System Accountant

• Location: Narre Warren,
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Salary: $115,289 - $129,007 + Superannuation (Band 7)
• Benefits: Hybrid & Flexible Working Option, Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast – inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

At Casey, we're offering more than system administration or BAU support. This is an opportunity to become the business owner and trusted SME for our TechnologyOne Finance environment. Influencing how one of Victoria's largest and fastest-growing councils manages financial systems, reporting, governance and continuous improvement.

Working directly with the Head of Finance, you'll have the scope and autonomy to optimise systems, strengthen controls, improve reporting and help shape the future direction of Finance technology at Casey. You'll ensure finance processes, controls and reporting capabilities remain effective, compliant and fit for purpose. You'll partner with IT and operational stakeholders to translate business requirements into system solutions that strengthen financial management, data integrity and organisational performance.

If you're looking for a role where your TechnologyOne expertise will be valued, your ideas heard and your impact visible, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll deliver

• Ownership and governance of the TechnologyOne Finance environment
• Finance systems administration, optimisation and continuous improvement
• Real-time financial reporting, dashboards and analytics
• Budget and forecast system setup and ongoing administration
• Chart of Accounts governance and financial data integrity
• Finance system controls, reconciliations and audit readiness
• Support and oversight of integrated finance systems
• Stakeholder advice, training and user support across the organisation

What You’ll Bring

You'll quickly establish yourself as Casey's trusted Finance Systems expert, providing strategic advice while remaining hands-on with reporting, governance and system optimisation. You'll identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and unlock richer financial insights that support better business decisions across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working across technical and business teams, and shaping the future of finance systems.

• Proven hands-on experience administering and supporting TechnologyOne Finance
• Experience acting as a business owner, systems administrator or SME for an enterprise finance platform
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and financial controls
• Experience developing financial reports, dashboards and analytics
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex systems issues
• Experience with process improvement, system enhancements, testing and change implementation
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Local Government experience
• Experience with XL One Reporting
• Experience supporting integrated ERP environments
• Exposure to financial system governance, audit and control frameworks
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check & Eligibility to Work check.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume.

For enquiries, contact Belinda Arnott – Head of Finance at talent@casey.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or Talent@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note: Unsolicited emails or approaches from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

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