Join Banyule City Council as a Capital Accountant — wherefinance, assets and community impact meet.

Are you a technically strong accountant who enjoys turningcomplex financial information into clear, practical advice? Do you want to useyour financial expertise to support meaningful community infrastructure andlong-term sustainability?

Banyule City Council is looking for a Capital Accountant to join our Strategic Finance and Performance team. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in the financial stewardship of Business unit budgets, Council’scapital works, fixed assets and development contributions functions.

About the role and what you’ll do

In this parental leave cover role, you will manage Council’sFixed Asset Register, provide specialist asset accounting advice (businesspartnering), support capital works forecasting and reporting, and partner withstakeholders across Council to strengthen financial planning anddecision-making. You will also lead Development Contributions Plan functionsand support accurate, compliant and timely reporting.

This is a role for someone who enjoys both the technicaldetail and the bigger picture — someone who can interpret accounting standards,analyse financial data, build trusted relationships and provide advice thathelps Council make informed investment decisions.

This role is part of Banyule’s Leadership Network– you’ll have opportunities to grow your skills and experience ofleadership in a Local Government context and develop your skills as anorganisational leader beyond your role-based expertise.

What you’ll be working on

- manageand maintain accurate asset information across acquisition, valuation,depreciation and disposal processes
- preparefixed asset and capital works reporting, including forecasts, varianceanalysis and statutory reporting
- providefinancial business partnering advice across budgeting, forecasting,reporting and performance analysis
- workclosely with project managers, the Capital Delivery Team and the AssetManagement Team to support Council’s Capital Works and Initiatives Program
- leadand support Development Contributions Plan operations, reporting andcontinuous improvement
- contributeto financial governance, audit readiness,



policy input and processimprovement.

About you (what you'll bring/what we are looking for)

We’re looking for someone with atertiary qualification in accounting or finance, who has completed or is working towards CA or CPA qualification. You’ll also have:

- Proven experience and demonstratedcapability in asset accounting, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Proven experience in corporate projectmanagement.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skillsand ability to proactively build relationships with key internal and externalstakeholders.
- Demonstrated excellent communicationskills, particularly when providing advice on complex financial issues.
- Leadershipskills, including the ability to effectively manage staff performance anddevelopment.
- Generalknowledge of Development Contributions Plans

Pre-employment requirements

- NationallyCoordinated Criminal History Check

We offer

- Salary$113,252.44 to $126,351.47 per annum, plus super (dependent on experience)
- A temporary full time parental leave coverposition from 4 November 2026 to 3 November 2027
- Acollaborative, inclusive, and progressive work environment.
- Professionalgrowth and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
- Award-winninglearning and development opportunities.
- Healthand well-being initiatives including Fitness Passport.
- A supportive workplacewith great flexibility and a focus on wellbeing, with hybrid working and a monthly RDO.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility: Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we valuediversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If youhave a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email**********@banyule.vic.gov.au

Our Values : AtBanyule, our values of respect,



integrity, responsibility, initiative and inclusion guide how we work with each other and our community. We are lookingfor someone who shares these values and is passionate about creating positiveoutcomes for our people and the community we serve.

Community Vision : Wein Banyule are a thriving, sustainable, inclusive and connected community. Weare engaged, we belong, and we value and protect our environment.

Diversity Statement : Ourcommunity is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies,sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity,participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, fosterharmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing genderequality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan .

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians : Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the WurundjeriWoi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect toall Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging,who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’shistory.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment : Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegationsand safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safeorganisation we are committed to providing a child-protected environment wherechildren feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will activelylisten to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

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📌 Capital Accountant (Melbourne)
🏢 Banyule City Council
📍 Melbourne