$122 - $130K Total Remuneration Package

$107K – $115K Base Salary

Location: Maroochydore

Vacancy No: 7385

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 22 November 2026 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making across Council. Working closely with leaders and stakeholders, you will provide trusted financial advice, deliver meaningful insights, and help drive strong business performance through effective planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis.

This is more than a traditional finance role. You'll build strong partnerships across the organisation, influence key decisions, and contribute to initiatives that support the sustainable growth of one of Australia's fastest-growing regions. If you're passionate about turning financial data into business outcomes and making a genuine impact, this opportunity is for you.

· Partner with business leaders to provide trusted financial advice and support informed decision-making.

· Lead operational and capital budget planning, forecasting and budget reviews.

· Analyse financial performance, identify trends and provide actionable insights.





· Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business priorities and key drivers.

· Support and monitor capital projects, grant-funded programs and project budgets.

· Prepare clear and meaningful financial reports, including variance analysis and recommendations.

· Identify financial risks, opportunities and efficiencies to improve business outcomes.

· Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems and reporting.

About you

We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can build strong partnerships, provide trusted financial advice, and turn complex financial information into meaningful business insights that support strategic decision-making.

· Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.

· Experience in business partnering, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

· Ability to influence and advise non-financial stakeholders.

· Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial information.

· Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Excel.

· Current C Class Driver Licence

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

· Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport,



employee assistance program and development opportunities.

· Flexibility: We know it is significant to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.

· Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

· A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and

· A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Sharon Dunbar during business hours on 04•• ••• 229.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

📌 Finance Business Partner (Maroochydore)
🏢 Sunshine Coast Council
📍 Maroochydore