- Contribute to nationally significant outcomes by supporting the sustainable management of Australia’s protected areas and delivering environmental, cultural, and public value for current and future generations.
- Work within a high-performing and cooperative organisation that partners with Traditional Owners, government agencies, researchers, and stakeholders to achieve strategic conservation and land management objectives.
- Build a rewarding public sector career through opportunities to influence policy, strengthen governance, lead complex projects, and contribute to the delivery of the Australian Government’s environmental priorities.

Who we are

Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Parks

Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

The CFO and Corporate Services Branch support Parks Australia and the Director with enabling functions. This includes but is not limited to finance, governance, communications, media, Indigenous employment, assets, property, security, procurement, assurance, business continuity and risk.

The Parks Finance section provides advice, assistance, and support to staff across financial accounting, budgeting, end of month, reporting, asset accounting, system accounting, and treasury activities. This section is made up of three teams covering these functions including the Financial Accounting team, Management Accounting team, and Treasury and Asset Accounting team.

The job

As an APS 6 Asset Accountant you will:

- Establish, maintain and manage assets within the financial management information system, finalising capital projects, capitalising assets, and managing asset disposals and adjustments in accordance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
- Prepare and post journals for asset expenditure and asset related adjustments, including both capital, balance sheet, and operating entries.
- Contribute to month-end processes, including processing depreciation, reviewing works in progress, and posting accounting entries.
- Develop and maintain capital budget allocations and relevant funding, as well as monitoring and analysing project financials.
- Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on asset management practices aligned with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies.
- Contribute financial data and analysis to support briefs, Senate Estimates, Questions on Notice, and other official communications.
- Assist in the asset stocktake,



impairment assessments, and valuation cycles. Support the annual audit process, including preparation of documentation and responses to audit queries.
- Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement activities within the section.
- Other ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Business Partner and Deputy CFO to support the broader finance team.

As an APS 6 Management Accountant you will:
- Support the Finance Business Partner, Deputy CFO and CFO to allocate and manage the organisation’s budget, in line with strategic priorities, risks and outcomes.
- Support the Finance Business Partner to inform and develop strategic advice for managing financial performance, budget, and resources across business areas.
- Support the Finance Business Partner in collaboration with business areas to undertake budget development, integrated and aligned with operational plans, and within-year forecast management in support of comprehensive financial management.
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities with business areas with the organisation’s financial management information system (TechnologyOne).
- Perform other end of month activities, including journal preparation, accounting adjustments, transaction analysis, variance analysis, reconciliations, explanations and insights, and regular and ad hoc reports production and submissions.
- Perform other accounting tasks including, but not limited to, extracting reports, reconciliations, running and reviewing system accounting processes.
- Support the Finance Business Partner in monthly discussions and other ad-hoc financial briefings to senior leaders of business areas.
- Support the annual audit process, including preparation of documentation and responses to audit queries.

What you'll gain from the experience

- Career development opportunities through working with experienced finance professionals, senior executives, and multidisciplinary teams across Parks Australia.
- A unique opportunity to combine professional financial expertise with supporting Australia's nationally significant natural and cultural heritage.
- Experience working in a dynamic federal government environment where financial stewardship directly supports conservation, Indigenous engagement, tourism, and environmental outcomes.
- Broad exposure to corporate services, governance, risk management, and strategic planning across a nationally significant organisation.

What we are looking for

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following:

APS 6 Asset Accountant

- Experience managing assets in a financial management information system, including asset creation, settlement, and disposal in line with accounting standards.
- Proficient in preparing and posting journals, including entries between capital and operating.
- Experience supporting month-end processes such as posting depreciation, reviews of works in progress, and correction journals.




- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage capital project budgets, funding allocations, and financial monitoring.
- Proven ability to advise stakeholders on asset management practices aligned with Australian Accounting Standards and internal policies and procedures.
- Experience supporting asset stocktakes, impairment assessments, and valuation cycles.
- Familiarity with audit preparation and responding to audit queries.
- High level of proficiency with navigating and using financial systems, as well as spreadsheets, to support financial activities and reconciliations.
- Highly developed cultural competency (or ability to quickly learn) and a demonstrated capacity to work with and communicate sensitively with First Nations peoples.

APS 6 Management Accountant

- Experience building and sustaining relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts, both internal and external, to deliver financial outcomes.
- Experience in extracting and analysing data/information and providing timely and accurate advice to business areas to support decision making.
- Ability to communicate financial information in a compelling way and appropriately to the needs of different audiences.
- Ability to work effectively in a team to support shared goals and support others to enhance their work.
- Experience working in government and knowledge of relevant frameworks and policies, ideally in a financial management context, or ability to quickly acquire.
- High level of proficiency with navigating and using financial systems, as well as spreadsheets, to support financial activities and reconciliations.
- Highly developed cultural competency (or ability to quickly learn) and a demonstrated capacity to work with and communicate sensitively with First Nations peoples.

Desirable qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- CA/CPA or equivalent professional certification (or working towards certification).
- Experience in using the TechnologyOne finance system is desirable.

Eligibility

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

Security Clearance - this position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Pre-employment checks - your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment

You may use AI tools to support your participation in this recruitment process, unless advised otherwise. If you use AI, you must ensure your use is transparent, authentic and truthful, and that all information reflects your own skills and experience.

The department may use AI in a limited, transparent and responsible way to support parts of this recruitment process. AI does not make decisions - all assessments and selection outcomes are made by people.

For more information, see:

- - Artificial Intelligence Transparency Statement
- AI in recruitment | Australian Public Service Commission

📌 Asset Accountant and Management Accountant (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
📍 Sydney