Description
Salary Range $93k - $112k per annum
Fortnightly Rostered Day Off
Fitness Passport Option + On‐Site Parking
Location: Windsor, New South Wales
Employment type: Full‐time
About Hawkesbury City Council
Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.
Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
The Role
Reporting to the Coordinator Asset Management and based in Windsor, NSW, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute high‐level asset accounting expertise to Council. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting various departments in managing their assets effectively, ensuring optimal use of Council resources and informing strategic decision‐making.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and maintain accounting systems and processes that facilitate the analysis and monitoring of asset performance and its impact across the organisation.
* Initiate financial planning models to support sound decision‐making and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial information in response to evolving internal and external requirements.
About you
* Detail‐oriented and experienced accounting professional with a strong background in financial reporting and asset management.
* Strong knowledge of the Local Government Act, relevant accounting standards, and asset accounting principles (capitalisation, depreciation, revaluation, impairment, disposals).
* Advanced computer skills, particularly in spreadsheets, word processing, and Microsoft Office applications, and confidence in maintaining asset systems and registers.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to undertake financial modelling to assess full life‐cycle asset costs and support updates to Asset Management Plans and the Long‐Term Financial Plan.
* Proactive in recommending and developing systems that align with asset accounting and financial management policies, and consistently deliver high‐quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Essential criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, Business or a relevant field, and/or relevant industry experience.
* Professional Certificate in Infrastructure Financial Management, or willingness to obtain.
* Professional verbal and written communication skills.
* Membership of CPA Australia or ICAA (desirable).
* The right to live and work in Australia.
* Class C Drivers Licence.
* Safework WHS White Card.
* Working with Children Check (WWCC).
* Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and a medical declaration.
Benefits
* Great working environment.
* Fortnightly Rostered Day Off.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Flexible work arrangements.
* Tertiary Education Assistance.
* Health and Wellbeing Program.
* Long Service Leave after 5 years.
* Training and Development Opportunities.
* Employee Reward and Recognition program.
* Fitness Passport Option.
* Social Club – BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities.
* Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
To Apply
Applications close Thursday 16th April 2026. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of your application. Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.
For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au.
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