Paid Summer Finance Intern: Budgeting, Reporting & Analysis

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

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.