Job Description
The Department Finance team is currently seeking an Accountant to compliment our team. In our team we 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 advice, 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 Your New 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 posses 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.
For more detailed information about the role and its responsibilities, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right hand corner of this screen.
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 suit, including especiallly 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 drivers 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.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
+-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. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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 ******* testing.
Contact Person
Ashley Shannon
Contact Email
ashannon@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date
Sunday 20th October 2026
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
This permanent position offers an amazing opportunity to work and grow with a team of professional accountants focussed on providing outstanding financial support and advice, 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 Your New 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 posses 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.
For more detailed information about the role and its responsibilities, please view the attached position brief. To access this document, click the paperclip icon in the top right hand corner of this screen.
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 suit, including especiallly 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 drivers 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.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
+-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. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email recruitment@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
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 ******* testing.
Contact Person
Ashley Shannon
Contact Email
ashannon@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date
Sunday 20th October 2026
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Gold Coast offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
