Shoalhaven City Council

Accounting Officer

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $68,489 - $76,980 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Nowra Administration Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
• Applications close: Monday, 8 June 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

Provide professional support and deliver a high level of customer service to the Asset Accounting team and its stakeholders, with a strong focus on managing Fixed Assets and Capital Work in Progress. This includes:

• Assist in maintaining the asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, impairments, revaluations, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Assist with the maintenance of asset mnemonics.
• Assist with reviewing the Capital Works in Progress and liaise with Project Managers and Asset Officers as works are nearing completion.
• Assist with reviewing the ledger transactions (both finance and works ledgers) to ensure only capital transactions are included for capitalisation.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Business/Accounting qualification or relevant workplace experience in accounting/finance, with a focus on asset accounting
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with strong customer service and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in asset accounting, particularly Fixed Assets and Capital Work in Progress, and can work effectively in a fast-paced, team-focused environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. How do you effectively manage your time and ensure deadlines are met? Please provide an example of a time when you had competing high priority tasks, and how you managed the expectations of all stakeholders.
4. Briefly describe any experience you have in capitalising assets, processing depreciation, asset disposals and performing reconciliations.

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, National Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk) Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Monday, 8 June 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Stephanie Moorley - Senior Accountant - Assets & Capital Projects - 02 4429 3350

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.