Asset Accountant

About You Your knowledge of contemporary accounting practices will enable you to contribute to this small team of professionals who work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation. Your eye for detail and respect for Accounting Standards will lead to success. The Team Toowoomba Regional Council’s Corporate and Management Accounting teams are driven by integrity and excellence, and are responsible for providing professional accounting services to Council. This is an exciting opportunity to hone your accounting skills in a values-based team within local government. About the position This is a permanent full-time position based in the Toowoomba CBD. The annual salary range for this position is $94,918.74 - $98,910.82 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation. Enjoy work/life balance with a nine (9) day fortnight and access to banked leave. Professional development and learning opportunities. Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation. Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance. Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership. Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work‑related counselling services for employees and their families. A range of progressive health and wellbeing services. How to be successful in this position Bachelor Degree in Commerce or related discipline with relevant accounting experience. Possession of, or working towards, a membership of a professional accounting organisation is desirable. Demonstrated time management and organisational skills. Knowledge of local government and/or similar large organisation asset structures, services and functions. Working knowledge of relevant Australian Accounting Standards and other applicable legislation, policies and procedures. Demonstrated computer skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Commitment to teamwork. How to apply For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description, which provides the position success criteria. Please provide your current Resume and ensure you answer all of the application questions, providing scenarios from your work history to demonstrate your relevant experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities. Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was. Responses that indicate “Refer to my resume” are insufficient. The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position. Please note to have your application considered, ensure that you have followed the instructions outlined above. Visit our website for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online. For further information Please contact Mary-Lou Coorey – Principal Corporate Accountant - on within business hours. The closing date for applications is Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11.45pm. About Council The Toowoomba Region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the Council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport, and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of livability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia. Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents, and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career. Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr