We Are East Gippsland Shire
East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included! EGSC offers challenging and rewarding skills development and the ability to work with a range of teams across a range of locations.
The Opportunity
As the Accountant – Finance System Implementation, you will support the rollout of EGSC’s new finance system. This role involves configuring the system, managing data migration, and ensuring financial processes align with business needs. You’ll be working within the existing collaborative arrangements between East Gippsland Shire (EGSC) and Wellington Shire (WSC) Councils.
In this role, you will:

• Support the implementation of the new finance system, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Collaborate with finance process owners to optimise financial processes and reporting.
• Train and support staff to embed the new system into daily operations.
• Identify and resolve issues post-implementation to enhance system efficiency.

This is a full-time, limited tenure opportunity for 12 months working from Bairnsdale (EGSC) and Sale (WSC). Salary $115,142 – $127,780 per annum + super
What we’re looking for:

• A CA/CPA-qualified accountant with at least three years' financial accounting experience.
• Proven experience in finance system implementation or upgrades, including data migration and process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in training and supporting system users.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
At EGSC, we offer
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.
  

Applications close at 11.59pm on 26 March 2025.
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Kerri Preusker, Project Manager Finance System Implementation on 5153 9500
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.