Financial Policy Writer

Band 6 Policy Writer | 12-Month Contract | Local Government Organisation

Your new company

Hays is the preferred supplier to Federal, State, and Local Government organisations, as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education, and Utilities across Brisbane. We are currently partnering with a Local Government organisation based in Brisbane CBD to recruit a Policy Writer for a 12-month contract.

Your new role

As the Financial Policy Writer, you will play a key role in supporting the rollout of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system by aligning finance policies, procedures, and business processes with legislative and internal governance requirements. During this assignment, you will be responsible for:
  • Researching, reviewing, drafting, and updating finance-related policies, procedures, manuals, and position papers.
  • Ensuring documentation aligns with ERP system capabilities, business rules, and internal controls.
  • Collaborating with finance, procurement, audit, and compliance teams to support efficient service delivery and risk mitigation.
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory changes to maintain policy relevance.
  • Conducting gap analyses and recommending improvements to strengthen financial controls.
  • Facilitating stakeholder consultations and workshops to promote policy awareness.
  • Supporting internal audits and maintaining a central repository of financial policy documents.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Finance, Public Policy or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience writing finance policy and procedure documentation, particularly in the context of ERP implementations.
  • Understanding of financial operations, internal controls, and compliance in public sector or local government environments.
  • Ability to translate technical ERP design into clear operational documentation.
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Jira, Teams).
  • Ability to obtain a Criminal History Check.
Desirable:
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Experience in local government or public finance reform projects.

What you'll get in return

Through Hays, this role offers you an opportunity to progress your career with a Local Government organisation and:

  • Weekly pay cycles.
  • Nominated choice of superannuation fund.
  • Online timesheet submission and approval.
  • No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services.
  • Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment.

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 Chelsea.Pearse@hays.com.au or Samantha.Micallef@hays.com.au

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

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
QLD - Brisbane CBD
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Ref:
2949628

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Chelsea Pearse, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 07 3243 3086

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