Systems Accountant

Help take ERP Systems to the next level in this project-
focused role.

Are you ready to streamline financial systems and make a real difference? Join us as a Systems Accountant and lead/support projects that enhance ERP system efficiency across Council.

This role is all about driving improvements in our ERP systems, especially TechnologyOne and Pathway. You’ll support projects to enhance functionality, streamline processes, and provide hands-on support for the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Support Projects: Implement upgrades and new functionality in our financial systems.
• Be a Go-To Expert: Administer TechnologyOne, manage user access, and troubleshoot issues.
• Create & Automate: Develop reports, dashboards, and forms to make data access easy and automate processes.
• Flexible Support: Step in during peak times or to cover for colleagues, sharing your expertise.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications & Experience: Background in Business, Accounting, Finance, or IT, with 3 years’
experience in the TechnologyOne suite of products.
• System Skills: Proven ability in maintaining ERP systems, ideally with TechnologyOne.
• Project & IT Know-How: Experience in IT system projects or willingness to build these skills.
• Strong Communication: Clear communicator who’s confident in training, troubleshooting, and
negotiating.
• Driver’s Licence: Valid and current.

This role offers you the chance to be at the heart of Council’s ERP systems transformation, providing both strategic and hands-on contributions. As a key part of our team, you’ll experience meaningful professional growth and development opportunities while making a lasting impact.

Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is
able to live these values, call out others where they aren't, and 'walk the talk'.

We want to hear about you! So, in your application, tell us about…

• Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
• What makes you the best person for the role?
• Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.

Please include a covering letter and a CV. In fact, we also want you to upload a video of yourself (no longer than 3 minutes*) answering the following:

• Briefly introduce yourself.
• Tell us about something you have done that you are really proud of
• What excites you most about the Manager of Regional Activation role and how do you envision making
an impact?

*Please note only .mov, .mp4, .wmv, and and avi. files are accepted with a size limit of 50mb.

We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:

• Salary from $2213.93 per week (plus super) based on a 35-hour week.
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous leave entitlements
• Gym discounts

Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Activation Team?

• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Anne Newsome, Chief Financial Officer on 0428 455 807 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or
disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service
to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans
will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and
veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.