Description

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

Lead Asset Accounting. Drive Strategic Impact. Shape Sustainable Outcomes.

Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for leadership and systems thinking? This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering Wollongong City Council’s asset management strategies and ensuring financial integrity for our community.

The opportunity

As Senior Accountant – Assets, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team responsible for Council’s Asset Accounting function. You’ll play a key role in management of Council's asset data with a gross value in excess of $7 billion. You will also collaborate across Council on asset reporting, revaluations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislation. Working closely with the Financial Services Manager and other Senior Accountants, you’ll influence strategic decisions, improve processes, and ensure accurate, timely information that supports sustainable asset management.

This is a leadership role with hands-on responsibilities—mentoring your team, collaborating across divisions, and partnering with external stakeholders such as the Audit Office and other government agencies. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of Council’s asset management plans and long-term financial sustainability.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Salary from $109,230.17 up to $130,956.30 per annum, plus superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

What you will be doing


Lead and manage the Asset Accounting team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture.

Oversee asset accounting processes including data integrity, reporting, revaluations, and compliance.

Provide expert advice on accounting standards and asset policies.

Collaborate with internal teams to integrate asset accounting with asset management and project budgeting.

Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes, and reporting.

Contribute to major finance projects such as annual financial statements and strategic planning.


About you

You’re a confident leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to influence and negotiate across diverse stakeholders. You thrive in complex environments, think strategically, and bring a solutions-focused mindset.

You see the bigger picture and understand how financial integrity underpins community outcomes. You bring:


A recognised accounting degree (as defined by CPA Australia).

Strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to interpret and apply standards in a practical way.

A systems mindset—you’re comfortable working with large ERP systems and know how to leverage technology for better outcomes.

Strategic thinking combined with operational strength—you can plan, prioritise, and deliver while keeping an eye on continuous improvement.

Leadership experience, including coaching and performance management.

A business acumen, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to values, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment.


Why you’ll love working at Wollongong City Council!


True work-life balance We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.

Great working conditions Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).

Career growth and recognition We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.

Generous leave provisions Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.

Health, safety, and wellbeing We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.

A vibrant social culture Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!


Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on ‘Apply’ to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 24 November 2025.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you’ll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.