- Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
- Salary: From $86,611 to $92,484 per annum plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Accountant
About the team The Business Services team within the Chief Financial Office partners closely with departments across Council to deliver high-quality financial advice, analysis and support that enables sound decision-making and value-for-money services.
About the role
As an Accountant, you will provide management accounting support, financial analysis and advice to department managers and officers. You’ll assist with reconciliations, variance analysis, journals and reporting, while contributing to process improvements and ensuring compliance with Council policies and frameworks.
We’re looking for people who have:
- A Bachelor of Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience Strong analytical skills with experience in reconciliations and variance analysis
Confidence working with financial systems and large datasets (e.g. SAP, BI tools)
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia. We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and career development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. How to apply To submit your application, please click and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills,
experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Ashley Shannon
Contact Email
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Closing Date Friday 30th October 2026 /11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.
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