Capital Program Analyst

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 extra days off during Christmas

10 days sick leave

5 days MyLeave

Parental leave entitlements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking a Capital Program Analyst to support the delivery of the Council's capital works program through rigorous financial analysis and program reporting. You will take ownership of the PLM module within TechnologyOne, ensuring data integrity, reporting processes and financial controls across a high‑value infrastructure portfolio.

You will work closely with project managers, finance partners and leadership to deliver accurate, timely insights for informed decision‑making,

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, program reporting and budget monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Experience using TechnologyOne or similar financial/project management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports on program expenditure, budget performance and project progress.
• Manage and maintain project, financial and reporting data within TechnologyOne.
• Analyse trends and provide insights to support project and program decision-making.
• Support the preparation of Council reports and financial summaries.
• Develop and maintain reporting processes, procedures and controls.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to improve reporting accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Program reporting

Budget monitoring

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business/Commerce or related field

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Play a key role in supporting the delivery of Council's capital works program

Drive financial reporting, program analysis and project performance insights

35-hour work week | Enjoy working a 9-day fortnight (accrued)

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the role

As the Capital Program Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of Council's capital works program through financial analysis, program reporting and performance monitoring. Working closely with project managers, finance partners and leadership, you will provide accurate and timely insights that support informed decision-making across a high-value portfolio of infrastructure projects.

As the owner of the Project Life Management (PLM) module within TechnologyOne, you will oversee the integrity of project data, reporting processes and financial controls. You will help drive consistency across the program while ensuring expenditure, project progress and asset information are accurately captured and reported.

You can also expect to:

Prepare monthly reports on program expenditure, budget performance and project progress.

Manage and maintain project, financial and reporting data within TechnologyOne.

Analyse trends and provide insights to support project and program decision-making.

Support the preparation of Council reports and financial summaries.

Develop and maintain reporting processes, procedures and controls.

Collaborate with project managers and finance teams to improve reporting accuracy and consistency.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience in financial analysis, program reporting and budget monitoring.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.

Experience using TechnologyOne or similar financial/project management systems.

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Business, Commerce, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

3 extra days off during Christmas each year

10 days sick leave each year

5 days MyLeave allowing flexible personal leave each year

Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Fitness Passport

Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations

Salary: From $102,275.89 to $114,548.94 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Applicants will be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.