Our vision is to be recognised as a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations.

Our people are at the heart of our success, managing safe, efficient and fair ports that connect North Queensland to the world. We do this by balancing the needs of iconic surroundings, our communities, and our stakeholders.

More than half of Queensland’s international trade by volume, passes through our ports at Weipa, Abbot Point, Mackay, and Hay Point, making us one of Queensland’s largest port authorities. We take great care to provide safe, and competitive seaport services to efficiently facilitate imports and exports through our Queensland ports.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance & Business Improvement, you will play a key role in leading the enhancement and governance of our fixed asset register across an asset base of approximately $600 million, including land and infrastructure. As the subject matter expert for asset systems and registers during our 12-month Asset Lifecycle Management Project, you will lead the improvement of asset data quality and records in TechnologyOne, support its integration with ESRI, and develop an Asset Data Standards Manual and supporting training materials, ensuring asset data is accurate, complete and compliant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work autonomously, provide high-level advice, engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our systems and processes. Please note this role involves physical asset verification, including site inspections at our port facilities.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Demonstrated experience in fixed asset accounting, including asset register management, capitalisation, depreciation, disposals,



and componentisation, within a complex infrastructure environment
- Working knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards relevant to property, plant and equipment (including AASB 116, AASB 138) and ATO effective life guidelines
- Working knowledge of Asset Management Industry Standards
- Experience with data cleanse, data migration, or asset register implementation projects within an ERP environment
- Ability to interrogate and extract information from multiple source systems (including legacy databases, document management systems, and spreadsheets) to reconcile and validate asset data
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups including engineers, asset managers, and finance professionals to achieve shared outcomes
- High level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly convey technical requirements to non-financial audiences
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes within a defined project timeframe
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

It will be highly regarded if you also have:

- Experience with TechnologyOne ERP (particularly the Asset Management and Finance modules) or ESRI GIS integration
- Membership of, or progress towards membership with,



CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ)
- Previous experience in a Government Owned Corporation, utilities, ports, or infrastructure-focused organisation

Qualifications

- A relevant tertiary qualification / Degree qualification in accounting, commerce, or a related discipline

Perks of working for NQBP

- Flexible ways of working – we are committed to developing working practices that support flexibility in terms of where, when and how we work.
- Career – we know that your experience is unique – and your career should be too. Joining us we will help you reach your potential based on your experience, interests, and expertise: Dedicated learning platform; Subsidised professional qualifications.
- Added Benefits – parental leave; 12.75% superannuation; cultural, community and study leave
- Recognition – We value you. We see and understand you. Whether you are the quiet achiever or the fearless leader, you bring a unique energy like no other: Health and Wellness Program; birthday vouchers; discretionary bonuses.

Joining NQBP

We are committed to inclusion and celebrating our diverse workforce, their individual talents and the innovation they bring to their work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community, women, mature age workers and people with different abilities.

Merit is paramount in our selection process, ensuring candidates are assessed against the specific needs of the role. Additionally, we recognise the importance of diversity in skills and actively consider a broad range of capabilities when making recruitment decisions.

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📌 Senior Asset Accountant (Brisbane City)
🏢 North Queensland Bulk Ports
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