The City and Environment Directorate (CED) brings together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra’s future. We are a new directorate with a bold purpose: to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community. CED was established to align planning and transport, improve efficiency of development decisions, support environmental management, consolidate city services operations, and strengthen how government connects with the community. Our work spans the natural and built environments, city and transport services, and regulatory and customer service functions. We are here to: Deliver streamlined, customer-focused services. Align planning, transport and environmental stewardship. Consolidate operations for greater efficiency and impact. Make government services more accessible, transparent and trusted. At CED, we put people and place at the centre of everything we do. Whether shaping policy, maintaining public spaces, designing transport networks or supporting regulatory access, our people contribute to a connected, inclusive and resilient Canberra. This position is part of a small and dynamic team reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting (Assets and Capital Works). The position assists with the management of the Directorate’s assets as well as with the capital works program. The occupant of the position will have the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of tasks including the management of the Directorate’s assets register, monitoring the Directorate’s annual capital works program, requesting capital funding through the draw down process and reporting of assets in the Directorate’s financial statements. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Note: This position will be working in a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW) in 2020. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk Eligibility/Other Requirements: This position requires: Demonstrated experience in delivering the asset accounting function and associated reporting requirements, including the management of asset registers, depreciation forecasting, preparing/reviewing asset journals and reconciliations, coordination of asset revaluations and asset reporting in financial statements. Highly developed communication (oral and written), negotiation, and liaison skills. Demonstrated understanding of capital works/project accounting, including the capital works drawdown process, payment of capital invoices, and the capitalisation of assets and capital works in progress in accordance with relevant accounting standards; and Demonstrated experience in using Oracle and multi-dimensional databases such as TM1 Demonstrated ability to work within tight deadlines, prioritise tasks and work independently in a small team environment with a high degree of self-motivation under limited supervision; and Demonstrated understanding and Commitment to ACTPS values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and to workplace health, safety and wellbeing. Highly Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, accounting, economics or commerce are essential; and Progression towards or membership of a professional accounting body is desirable. Note : This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months. How to Apply: If the above sounds like you and you want to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team, please submit a brief pitch outlining your suitability for the role and your interest in the position. Your pitch should be no more than one page, consisting of a couple of paragraphs summarising your relevant experience and capabilities. The successful applicant may be determined based on the written application only, so we encourage you to ensure your pitch clearly demonstrates your alignment with the role requirements. Please direct your EOI’s to Belina Chan Belina.Chan@act.gov.au Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. City and Environment City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available immediately for three months with the possibility of extension up to six months.