Finance Systems and Business Partner

Job No: SGSC813 Location: Leongatha
ABOUT THE ROLE

• Full time ongoing position
• Band 6 - $94, % superannuation
• Flexible and hybrid work options available

Are you a highly motivated and customer focussed finance professional? We have an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Financial Strategy Department as a Finance Systems and Business Partner.

Through customer connection and curiosity, this Business Partner will embed themselves in the work of the diverse departments across our workforce to support a range of accounting functions and financial system support.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Administering and maintaining Council's financial systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Leading system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements in collaboration with the Digital and Technology Department and software vendors.
• Developing and maintaining system documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for finance system users.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand their financial needs and deliver tailored support.
• Assisting departments with budget development, forecasting, and performance monitoring.
• Designing and deliver financial reports and dashboards using system tools and data analytics platforms.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and provide actionable insights.

ABOUT YOU

To support your success in the role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a lesser formal qualifications with recent and substantial relevant work experience.
• A strong understanding of financial processes, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Oracle, Pathway) and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of attention to detail.
• A high level of proactive collaboration and a business partnering approach to enable successful business outcomes.

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership.

We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community.

Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep.

Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

POSITION DESCRIPTION
CLOSING DATE

Applications close Midnight Tuesday 7 October 2025.

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Stephanie Pettau, Coordinator Accounting on

NEXT STEPS

If you would like to become a part of our team at South Gippsland Shire Council, please submit your application.

You will be required to address the application questions and upload your resume. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your potential and set your application apart from the rest

For further information on our recruitment process please click here.

All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered. Agencies - no need to contact us, we've got this one.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require. Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation. South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours. By applying for this role you agree to the above.

If you are havingany issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on or email

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