Tweed Shire Council

Assets Accountant

We are seeking an Assets Accountant to join our Finance Team and coordinate the financial general fund asset registers. This position covers a broad range of assets, including transport infrastructure, stormwater drainage, buildings, public art, recreational facilities, swimming pools, software, fleet, and more. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration and enhancement of asset management and work systems (MyData and Technology One EAM). You will also provide expert advice and support in the development and review of Council’s asset management policies, strategies, and plans. Additionally, you will contribute to budget development for asset management, ensuring alignment with the Long-Term Financial Plan and other strategic planning documents. 

About the role:

• Coordinate the financial general fund asset registers across a wide range of assets.
• Process asset related transactions in the general ledger including acquisitions, renewals and disposals.
• Administer and co-ordinate implementation and upgrades of asset management/work systems (MyData and Technology One EAM).
• Provide support for finance and service planning related corporate software solutions.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70 hour, 9-day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Degree level qualifications in Business, Accounting or Commerce or relevant experience in accounting and asset administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Technology One Financials or similar financial software.
• High level competence and experience in the application of asset accounting principles and recording.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 9am (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Do you hold a degree level qualification in Business, Accounting or Commerce or relevant experience in accounting and asset administration?

Describe your experience using Technology One Financials or similar financial software.

Describe your experience using MyData or similar asset management software.

Describe your experience in the application of asset accounting principles and recording.

Describe your competence in generating reports using tools such as Crystal Reports, XLOne, or Microsoft BI? 

Describe your knowledge of NSW local government accounting practices and standards, with the ability to interpret and implement them.

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