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Join Hays in supporting a dynamic local government on the North Sunshine Coast as they deliver a major disaster recovery program. This long-term contract opportunity offers the chance to play a pivotal role in financial governance across a $90M+ portfolio of recovery works funded by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).

Your new role

• Ensure compliance with QRA funding guidelines and maintain accurate records of eligible expenditure
• Track financial performance across capital and operational recovery projects
• Partner with internal teams (finance, civil works, fleet, project delivery) and external stakeholders to optimise financial outcomes
• Conduct transaction reviews, manage job costing, and post journals to support funding recovery
• Deliver monthly reporting to key stakeholders including QRA and internal project leads
• Assist with claims, capitalisation, and asset componentisation at project close
• Champion collaboration, accountability, and process improvement

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified accountant with project experience
• Experience with TechOne is a strong advantage
• Solid grounding in cost accounting, activity-based costing, and applying accounting standards in grant-funded environments
• Strong analytical mindset and confident communication skills
• Highly organised, self-driven, and able to manage competing priorities

What you'll get in return

• Competitive hourly rate of $57.80 + super
• Flexible hybrid working model with 2 days WFH
• Long-term contract through to June 2026
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact recovery efforts in a coastal council setting
• Supportive team culture and meaningful public sector work

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Ashley.Cavanagh@hays.com.au, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.