CouncilFirst
We are transforming local government. Seamlessly.
We speak local
government
CouncilFirst’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is specifically designed to meet the needs of local government. We have worked exclusively with local government and councils for over a decade and understand the priorities, challenges, and opportunities across this dynamic landscape. Our solution allows councils to meet growing community expectations and compliance requirements with ease.
Built for councils, backed by results.
CouncilFirst delivers a streamlined ERP experience tailored to Australian local government. Our out-of-the-box solution gets you up and running faster, with simplified compliance, powerful workflows, and proven outcomes for councils of all sizes.
A solution that works for your entire organisation
CouncilFirst delivers real value across your people, processes and community by providing a solution that
Scales with your council
A scalable, modular ERP that evolves with your council's needs — future-ready and familiar, thanks to its Microsoft-style interface.
Reduces Costs
Reduce overheads and admin burdens with automation and streamlined workflows that free up resources for community service.
Enhances Compliance
Ensure compliance with legislative requirements meets the stringent regulatory standards. Safeguard data, maintain operational integrity, and deliver consistent services.
Improves Workflows
Accelerate operations, reduce delays, and eliminate inefficiencies with system-wide automation across departments.
Enhances Service Delivery
Automated workflows and scalable tools align people, processes, and technology. Staff can respond faster to community needs, while real-time collaboration and system integrations improve service accuracy and quality.
CouncilFirst Approach
We focus on genuine partnership and work alongside councils to ensure the system aligns with their processes, people, and community goals.
Trusted by Australian Councils
The Shire of Dumbleyung
“The admin processing time for payroll has reduced significantly because we’re not manually inputting timesheet data anymore. It’s all linked through from the online timesheets.”
Danika Watkins, Director of Corporate Services
A long term relationship
CouncilFirst’s exclusive focus on local government means that we are invested in who we work with. We support you so you can better support your communities. We pride ourselves in providing a positive customer experience and we will guide your organisation through every step of your digital transformation journey. Our partnerships are our priority, and our solution is designed to be sustainable, adaptable and relevant for the long-term.
ARIC Reforms Are Changing Governance Expectations for Regional Councils
New regulations in Western Australia have replaced traditional audit committees with Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees, known as ARICs.
