Play a pivotal role in safeguarding and strengthening Council’s financial sustainability by leading the governance and accounting of our asset portfolio. This is a high-impact role where your technical expertise, judgement and influence will shape how Council manages, values and invests in its assets for the long term.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the end-to-end fixed asset accounting lifecycle, ensuring accurate capitalisation, valuation, depreciation, impairment and disposal in line with Australian Accounting Standards.
* Manage asset revaluations, reconciliations and reporting across the asset register, general ledger and capital works, supporting financial statements, audits and quarterly reporting.
* Provide authoritative technical advice on asset accounting, policy interpretation and governance, and represent Council in engagements with external auditors and valuers.
* Deliver forward-looking analysis and insights to inform asset management plans, long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making.
* Drive continuous improvement, automation and optimisation of asset accounting systems, processes and controls.
What you’ll bring
* Tertiary qualifications in accounting, commerce or a related discipline (or substantial progress toward completion), and/or significant relevant experience in asset accounting.
* Proven experience managing the full fixed asset lifecycle in a complex organisation, with strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards.
* Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality asset-related analysis, reporting and disclosures for financial statements and long-term planning.
* High-level capability in financial and asset management systems (such as TechnologyOne/OneCouncil) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters and work confidently with auditors, valuers and non-financial stakeholders.
Why you’ll love working with us
* Base salary between $104,646.24 and $120,397.13 (depending on skills and experience) + 13% superannuation
* Permanent, full-time
* Monthly rostered day off
We care about your wellbeing and work life balance. Enjoy a central location, leave loading, purchased leave options, and staff perks like flu shots, skin check reimbursement, EAP counselling, and training opportunities.
Ready to apply?
Apply via our careers page: Apply Now - City of Clarence and include:
• your current resume
• a 1–2 page cover letter outlining your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Important: Applications submitted directly through SEEK won’t be considered. Please lodge your application via Apply Now - City of Clarence.
For a confidential conversation, please call Glen Popowski (Manager Asset Planning) on .
Position Description
Download the position description from our careers page: Position-Description-Asset-Accountant.pdf.
Our commitment to our community
We’re dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and we actively support their participation as valued members of our community.
Council has zero tolerance for child or youth abuse and harm. We prioritise safety in every interaction and report any conduct of concern. You can read more in our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
To be offered this position, you’ll need to complete and satisfactorily pass a pre-employment assessment process. This includes (but isn’t limited to) a WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and checks relating to any prior disciplinary action.
We’re also an equal opportunity employer and a smoke-free workplace. Please note that random alcohol and drug testing forms part of employment with Clarence City Council.
Applications on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.