Closing date: 29/11/2026 11:45 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Kalimna West

Department: Assets and Engineering

Compensation: Salary AUD $105,021.49 - $116,231.00

Employment type: Full-Time - Ongoing

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

We are East Gippsland Shire

East Gippsland is a natural playground with over 21,000 square km of land including ski fields, high country, nine national parks, two significant marine parks, Australia’s largest navigable inland lake system and stunning coastlines included!

Business Unit

The Assets and Engineering Business Unit manages and supports Council’s infrastructure and other assets to help deliver reliable services to the East Gippsland community. The team works across asset planning, financial management, systems and reporting to ensure Council’s assets are accurately recorded, maintained and managed over the long term.

The Opportunity

As the Asset Accountant, you will manage the financial information and processes that support Council’s asset register and corporate finance systems. You will work closely with the Asset Management and Finance teams to ensure Council’s assets are accurately recognised, valued and reported.

This role will oversee monthly depreciation, asset capitalisation and periodic revaluations, while helping improve the systems and processes used to manage asset information. You will also provide specialist advice, prepare financial journals and reports, and support the implementation and testing of asset management software.

This is a full-time position, based from our Kalimna West depot, and operates under Council’s hybrid working model. An initial period of full time office-based work will be required to support onboarding and training, with hybrid working arrangements available once the successful candidate has developed sufficient knowledge and capability in the role. While hybrid work flexibility is available,



this role cannot be completed living outside of the region - an ongoing expectation of working from the office at least three days per week applies.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of Council’s Asset Register and facilitate the capitalisation of new and expanded infrastructure assets.
- Manage the processing of monthly depreciation expenses, ensuring calculations are accurate.
- Manage the financial components of land, building and infrastructure asset revaluations.
- Reconcile asset information across Council’s finance and asset management systems and improve data quality.
- Prepare journals, reports and returns, and contribute to improvements in asset accounting processes and systems.

What we're looking for:

- Formal qualifications in accounting or finance, supported by substantial relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in asset accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience using financial software, reporting tools and database systems.
- High-level Microsoft Excel, written communication and presentation skills.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to provide advice, manage competing priorities and build effective working relationships.

Why you'll love EGSC:

Work-Life Balance:

- 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Flexible start and finish times
- Extra time off over Christmas
- Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

- Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!
- Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!

A Supportive environment:





- 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
- Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
- Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
- Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions

Does this sound like the role for you? Apply now!

To apply, please upload:

- Your resume, including 2 references
- A cover letter, explaining why you're interested in the position and the skills you will bring to the role
- A statement responding to each of the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description

Applications close at 11:45pm on 29 November 2026.

Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and suitable candidates may be contacted for interview during the advertising period. We encourage you to submit your application early, as the position may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Questions? Contact Daniel Cox, Strategic Asset Management Coordinator on (03) 5153 9500.

Required pre-employment checks:

- Police Check
- Proof of qualifications required for the position

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.

East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.

📌 Asset Accountant (Kalimna)
🏢 East Gippsland Shire Council
📍 Kalimna