About us
Geelong Arts Centre is one of eleven Victorian State Government owned creative organisations under the umbrella of Creative Victoria. Since opening in 1981, Geelong Arts Centre has made significant artistic and cultural contributions to Geelong and the surrounding regions.
Geelong Arts Centre is currently undergoing a period of exciting and dynamic change. To meet the cultural needs of a growing population and help secure Geelong’s position as a global city, the Victorian State Government, through Creative Victoria, has committed funding for three stages of capital development. Stage One - the refurbishment of The Playhouse Theatre was completed in 2010. Stage Two - the Ryrie Street Redevelopment ($38.5m) was completed November 2019 and opened to the public on 7th November 2019. Stage Three - The Little Malop Street Redevelopment ($140m) commenced in 2019 and is planned for completion in 2023. This investment will result in a world-class arts facility becoming the cultural heart of Geelong and the G21 region.
Led by a dynamic CEO and Leadership Team, your contribution and expertise will be highly valued. We offer a great working environment in the creative heart of Geelong, working alongside passionate people who are committed to community and the Arts.
About the role
The Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for the administration, optimisation, and support of the organisation’s finance systems. This role ensures accurate, efficient and compliant financial processes, supports reporting and decision-making, and drives system improvements to meet business needs.
Essential qualifications and experience
To be successful in this position, you will have:
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education or training
• Proven experience supporting or administering finance or ERP systems and their functionality (eg D365 or similar), proficiency in using reporting and BI tools (eg, Jet Reporting and Analytics or Power BI) as well as advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and data management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with finance, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Understanding of accounting principles and internal controls together as well as finance processes including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payables (AP), Account Receivables (AR) and Fixed Assets (FA).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams, with the ability to explain technical concepts in plain language.
• A proactive and adaptive mindset with problem-solving, analytical skills, attention to detail, commitment to data accuracy and a focus on continuous improvement
• Experience managing user roles, security, segregation of duties and licensing.
Desirable qualifications and experience
• Experience with Basic SQL or report-writing skills
• Experience working within the Arts sector and with Event/Venue Management, Ticketing and Food & Beverage applications
Special requirements
• Flexibility in working hours to support daytime, evening, and some weekend work will be required as part of the normal hours of duty for this position.
• The following checks, licences and certifications are required for this role:
o Working with Children’s Check (employee)
The employee must provide evidence that they hold current certifications prior to
commencing employment with Geelong Arts Centre. The employee must maintain currency of these checks, licences and certifications for the duration of their employment with Geelong Arts Centre.
Position Description
Geelong Arts Centre Enterprise Agreement
Applications close Midnight Sunday 4 Januay 2026.
Sound like you? Then we want to hear from you!
To apply for this opportunity please click the Apply Now button and provide a cover letter including your ability to meet the key requirements outlined in the position description, and a current CV.
Applicants will be required to undergo police and identity screening. First round interviews will be conducted either face-to-face or online. Geelong Arts Centre is an equal opportunity employer and values the contribution that diversity brings to the workplace.
Geelong Arts Centre is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of all children that interact with our organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.
Geelong Arts Centre encourages and welcomes applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders People.
Applications are open to those with full-working rights in Australia.