Asset Accounting Manager

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC in Melbourne CBD is seeking an Asset Accounting Manager to lead the asset accounting and reporting functions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of fixed assets including land, roads, structures and plant and equipment.

The role supports asset owners and senior management with technical guidance on capitalising costs and land transactions, requiring strong understanding of accounting standards and the Financial Management Act.

Qualifications

• Experience leading asset accounting and reporting functions.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and the Financial Management Act.
• Ability to capitalise costs and account for land transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset accounting and reporting for the department.
• Provide technical asset accounting advice on capitalising costs and land transactions.
• Manage asset-related deliverables and seek business improvements to asset operations.
• Communicate effectively with asset owners and senior management.

Skills

Asset accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in finance, accounting or commerce

CPA/CA membership

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC

The Asset Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the asset accounting and asset reporting functions for the department, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of fixed assets, including land (Crown land and freehold land), roads, structures and plant and equipment. The position supports asset owners and senior management and provides technical asset accounting advice on capitalising costs and treatment of land transactions. The position requires a very good understanding of the accounting standards and the Financial Management Act.

The position manages asset related deliverables and seeks business improvement and enhancements to the current asset business operations. Well-developed management skills, high level asset accounting expertise, excellent use of analytical tools, effective communication and stakeholder management skills are necessary.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting or commerce is desirable


• Member of CPA/CA is desirable.


• Knowledge of accounting standards and the Financial Management Act.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 2 November 2026.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.