Accountant

• Full Time/9 Day Fortnight/36 Hours per week
• Salary: From $94,439 - $98,355 plus Superannuation

About the team

The Department Finance Team is seeking an Accountant to complement our team. The Department Finance Team provide financial advice and support to Department Management and Officers, management accounting services to meet Departmental financial management requirements and business support in identifying and recommending initiatives for business improvement to support Departmental operational requirements.

This permanent position offers an amazing opportunity to work and grow with a team of professional accountants focussed on providing outstanding financial support and advise, while creating strong relationships with internal stakeholders. Its main purpose is to efficiently work towards best practice in financial management and compliance with Council policy and regulatory requirements.

About the role 

We are seeking an individual who embodies the City's high-performance principles and promotes the continuous improvement of work practices. The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively, analyse requests from the business with the support of the Management and Senior Accountants and have good attention to detail.

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Proficiency in managing and sorting communications received from the departments via email and teams enquiries
• Experience working with financial information and systems, including ideally SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using the MS Office suite, including especially Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook
• Completed tertiary level qualification in accounting and / or commensurate professional experience in accounting and / or finance.
• Ability to work within a high-pressure environment
• This role will also require travelling between Council locations and as such, a class C unrestricted licence will be necessary.

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 professional 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 applyTo submit your application, please click apply now 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 Anneliisa Tonisson

Contact Email *********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au  

Closing Date Thursday 27 August 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.