Intern - Finance

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council invites students and graduates to join its 12-week My Summer Workplace internship program, providing hands-on experience in the finance team, mentorship from professionals, and practical training in reporting, budgeting and asset accounting.

Commencing November 2026 through February 2027, the internship is four days per week with a two-week Christmas break, offering paid placement and opportunities to build networks while contributing to real council projects.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects, or have recently graduated from university (within 12 months of graduation).
• Have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months of graduation).
• Be able to attend the Assessment Centre on 29 October 2026.
• Possess Australian working rights: Citizen (AU/NZ), Permanent Resident, or current valid visa with unrestricted working rights for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and analytical support to the finance team, contributing to accurate financial reporting, budgeting processes, asset accounting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support informed business decision-making.
• Assist with month-end reporting, account reconciliations, and variance investigation to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and treasury and cash management activities.
• Contribute to financial analysis, management reporting, and the preparation of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Participate in finance projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Finance analysis

Month-end reporting

Budgeting

Education

Tertiary study

University graduate within 12 months

TAFE Diploma within 12 months

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About My Summer Workplace

Are you currently studying, or have recently graduated and needing to gain experience within the industry? My Summer Workplace is a 12-week paid internship program with Sunshine Coast Council that will equip you with the skills, opportunities, networks and confidence you need to step into your chosen career.

Commencing in November 2026 and concluding February 2027, you will need to be available to work four days per week for this 12-week period. Note - There will be a 2-week unpaid break over the Christmas period.

Why Intern at Sunshine Coast Council?

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

Interning with Sunshine Coast Council will provide you with incredible exposure to a medium-large sized organisation which comprises of over 20 functional areas and spans many industries. In addition, you will be mentored by industry professionals, expand your knowledge and skills, and let’s not forget - we’re close to some of the best beaches you can enjoy over summer.

About This Internship

Provide administrative and analytical support to the finance team, contributing to accurate financial reporting, budgeting processes, asset accounting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support informed business decision-making.

As the Intern – Finance, you will gain experience and exposure to:

• Assist with month-end reporting, account reconciliations, and variance investigation to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and treasury and cash management activities.
• Contribute to financial analysis, management reporting, and the preparation of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Participate in finance projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting outcomes.

About You

To be eligible for My Summer Workplace, you must:

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects, or;
• Have recently graduated from university (within 12 months of graduation); or
• Have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months of graduation);
• Be able to attend the Assessment Centre on 29 October 2026
• Possess Australian working rights:
  • Citizen (AU/NZ)
  • Permanent Resident
  • Current valid visa, with unrestricted working rights for the duration of the program

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

We’re working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role