Intern - Finance

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council invites students and recent graduates to join the My Summer Workplace finance internship in Maroochydore. The 12-week program runs four days per week (28 hours) from November 2026 to February 2027 and is a paid opportunity with mentorship and exposure to a large regional organisation.

You will support the finance team with month-end tasks, budgeting, reporting and process improvements, gaining practical finance experience and professional networks for your chosen career.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a tertiary course with 16+ subjects completed.
• Recent graduate from university within 12 months of graduation.
• TAFE Diploma graduate within 12 months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the finance team.
• Assist with financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Contribute to asset accounting and treasury activities.
• Support ongoing process improvements and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Administrative support

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Education

Enrolled in tertiary course

Recent university graduate (≤12 months)

TAFE Diploma graduate (≤12 months)

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Match your studies and passion with real world experience! With multiple Internships available, now is the perfect time to apply for Council's My Summer Workplace program.

Closes in 2 weeks

Closes

Category

Finance

Location

Type

My Summer Workplace

Paid opportunity for tertiary students and recent university or TAFE Diploma graduates
23 November 2026 - 12 February 2027
28 hours per week over 4 days
$309.12 per day / $1,236.48 per week (gross)
Location: Maroochydore
Applications close Sunday, 20 September 2026, 11:59pm AEST

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.

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