Description:
DescriptionThe City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
The Financial Systems Specialist is responsible for ensuring the seamless utilisation of Councils’ financial systems to provide timely information and business processes to support effective decision making.
This role will assist in driving an innovative approach to automate processes and functions to ensure that the organisation is making informed decisions with reliable data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development of financial data analytics capability across Council aligned with ICT Strategy
- Assist with the development of organisational training and capability uplift on financial system processes and procedures
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new or upgraded finance systems to ensure seamless integration with other finance systems and business processes
- Partner with the Financial Systems Accounting Manager to lead and develop organisational financial reporting capability across directorates
- Manage the financial systems to ensure accuracy and integrity of all financial data, enabling confident use in decision-making.
- Provide advice on finance systems, maintaining good knowledge of developments and best practices, and proactively explore options to deliver productivity for the Finance Unit and wider organisation
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Degree in accounting or a business-related discipline or IT with Finance focus and/or relevant experience.
- Extensive experience of 3 or more years in a financial and/or management accounting role, or in a system accounting role.
- Experience with Technology One CI or CIA
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in business process improvement through the application of technology
- Strong general understanding of Financials, Accounts Receivables, Debtor Management, Assets and Payroll processes within Local Government
What’s on offer
2-year Term Contract Opportunity till July 2027.
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $121,367 to $133,651 plus 12% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for any questions please contact Brad Elbourne - belbourne@ciytofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Candidates must apply online.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close 9pm, Wednesday 16th July 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.