Finance Systems Administrator

AMSA External; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% employer superannuation

Competitive remuneration and salary‑p​

Salary packaging options

20 days annual leave + Christmas shut‑

Paid parental leave 18 weeks

Flexible work including work from home

Job summary

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) invites applications for a Finance System Administrator based in Canberra. You will manage AMSA’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), TechnologyOne, ensuring data integrity, security and reliable financial reporting to support decision‑making.

This role covers system configuration, upgrades, integrations with Aurion and SAP Concur, month‑end processing, user training and ongoing process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting packages and ERP systems; reporting tools to extract financial data.
• ERP migrations and upgrades end-to-end, including data migration and reporting transitions.
• Strong analytical skills for financial reports, briefs and dashboards.
• Understanding of financial principles, data integrity and governance.
• Advanced Excel and Office skills; governance-focused approach to delivery.
• A tertiary qualification or 5+ years' equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the FMIS (TechnologyOne) including configuration and user access.
• Coordinate FMIS upgrades, migrations and testing.
• Manage month-end and year-end FMIS processes and audits.
• Support integrations between Aurion, TechnologyOne and SAP Concur.
• Provide first-line FMIS support and manage help desk tickets.
• Develop financial and activity reports and dashboards.
• Maintain system documentation and SOPs.
• Deliver FMIS training and onboarding for new users.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Data reporting

System governance

Education

Tertiary qualification or 5+ years' experience

Tools

TechnologyOne Ci

CiA

Aurion

SAP Concur

Job description

Finance System Administrator

$128,997 - $150,443 + 15.4% super

Canberra

Ongoing

About AMSA - Work with Purpose

Safe Seas. Clean Seas. Saving Lives.

At Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), every role contributes to our mission to protect lives, support safe maritime operations, and safeguard Australia’s marine environment.

As Australia’s national maritime regulator, we coordinate national maritime and aviation search and rescue services, protect Australia’s marine environment, and support a safe and resilient maritime industry. Our work is made possible by the expertise of our people across corporate, specialist, digital and operational functions, working together to deliver services nationwide.

With around 500 employees across Australia, AMSA operates in a complex, highly regulated environment and offers meaningful careers with national reach and long-term impact. Learn more at amsa.gov.au.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Finance Systems and Process Improvement, the Finance System Administrator is responsible for managing AMSA’s Financial Management Information System (FMIS), TechnologyOne.

The role supports the integrity, security and effective operation of the FMIS and provides accurate financial and activity information to support organisational reporting and decision-making. You will also contribute to system improvements, upgrades and integrations and provide technical support to users across AMSA.

In this role you will:

• Administer and maintain the FMIS, including system configuration, user access, data integrity, security and routine system processes.
• Coordinate FMIS implementation and improvement activities, including system setup, data migration, testing, upgrades and operational readiness.
• Manage end-of-month and end-of-financial-year system processes and support internal and external audits.
• Administer and support integrations between Aurion, TechnologyOne and SAP Concur, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Provide first-line support to FMIS users and manage help desk enquiries and tickets.
• Develop financial and activity reports and dashboards to support organisational reporting and decision-making.
• Maintain system documentation, change control records, standard operating procedures and user guides.
• Develop and deliver FMIS training and support the onboarding of new users.
• Provide technical advice and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• Extensive experience with accounting packages and ERP systems, including using reporting tools to extract financial data. Experience with TechnologyOne Ci and CiA will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience implementing complex ERP system migrations and upgrades, including end-to-end ETL, data migration and reporting transitions.
• Strong analytical skills and experience developing financial reports, briefs and dashboards to support decision-making.
• A sound understanding of financial principles, data integrity and system governance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• A highly organised, governance-focused approach to system and project delivery, with strong documentation practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years’ equivalent experience.

For further details, please refer to the position description. Information about our terms and conditions of employment are contained in the AMSA Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 2027.

What We Offer at AMSA

At AMSA, we support our people to do their best work through:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging options
• 15.4% employer superannuation contribution
• Generous leave entitlements with 20 days annual leave plus paid Christmas shutdown
• Paid parental leave with 18 weeks for primary and 14 weeks for secondary carer
• Wellbeing focus with health reimbursements, flu vaccinations and an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible work including work from home arrangements
• Career development including training, study assistance, paid professional memberships.
• Opportunity to connect, collaborate, and make a difference through AMSA’s staff-led networks

One AMSA: Shaping Our Future Together

One AMSA is our commitment to creating a workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive – where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute. It shapes how we work together and ensures collaboration, trust, and shared purpose across AMSA.

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, as AMSA recruitment is managed internally.

AMSA does not engage staff under the Public Service Act 1999. AMSA engages employees under the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and our remuneration arrangements are specific to AMSA.