Project Accounting Lead

City of Casey; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 134,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Flexible Working Option

Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour week

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

The City of Casey is seeking an experienced finance leader to head the Project Accounting Team, overseeing major capital works and developer contributions with oversight on governance and long-term financial sustainability.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will influence investment decisions, deliver robust analysis, and ensure strong financial governance across Casey’s multi-million-dollar infrastructure program. This role offers hybrid work arrangements and a supportive, diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience with ERP finance systems (TechnologyOne and XLOne preferred).
• Significant senior-level experience leading project accounting or capital accounting.
• Experience in infrastructure or capital works projects within local government or public sector.
• Strong expertise in financial governance, compliance, audit processes and executive-level reporting.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and provide trusted advisory support across complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Casey's Project Accounting Team and oversee capital works programs.
• Provide enterprise-wide financial governance frameworks and robust financial analysis.
• Deliver trusted financial advice and evidence-based analysis to support Executive Leadership Team.
• Improve project financial outcomes through stronger controls and governance.
• Develop a high-performing team with strong collaboration and client focus.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Governance

Executive reporting

Education

CPA/CA qualifications

Tools

TechnologyOne

XLOne

Job description

Job no: 497049
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bunjil Place
Categories: Accounting, Finance Management, General Finance, Payroll, Procurement and Contracting

• Location: Narre Warren,
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
• Salary:$134,085 - $ $ 150,252 + Superannuation (Band 8)
• Benefits: Hybrid & Flexible Working Option, Monthly RDO for full-time 40-hour weeks

Why Choose City of Casey

The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse cities. The Council plans and delivers quality services and infrastructure for the more than 400,000 residents and over 36,000 businesses who call Casey home.

Our multi-award winning, architecturally designed workplace - located in Bunjil Place in Melbourne's southeast – inspires collaboration and creativity. Bunjil Place reflects and enhances the city’s rich diversity by providing an energetic and cosmopolitan atmosphere through a lively community meeting place.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At the City of Casey, we know that great people deserve a great workplace. That’s why we offer an environment designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

• True flexibility with hybrid work, compressed hours, RDOs and the option to purchase additional leave, because life comes first.
• Our Ways of Working (OWOW) - our activity-based model allows you to work in different spaces, locations and with the latest technology.
• Family®‑friendly leave options, including 16 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, to support you through life’s biggest moments.
• Ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Private Health discounts for employees, through the access of the local government health plan.
• Enjoy our stunning, architecturally designed workspace, complete with free coffee, a community library and free parking.
• Be part of a team that truly lives its values: Dream Big, Empower Each Other, Make Our Community Proud.
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• And more https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/benefits-of-working-city-of-casey

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives on influencing enterprise-wide decision making and delivering strong financial governance.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead Casey's Project Accounting Team and provide expert oversight across major capital works programs, developer contribution funding and project-related financial activities. You'll work closely with senior leaders, project stakeholders and governance forums to ensure investment decisions are supported by robust financial analysis, sound governance and long-term financial sustainability.

With more than $150M in annual infrastructure investment and significant growth occurring across Casey, this is an opportunity to have genuine impact on projects that shape communities for generations.

What You’ll deliver

• Strategic leadership of Council's project accounting, capital investment and developer contribution financial functions.
• Enterprise-wide financial governance frameworks that improve forecasting accuracy, reporting consistency and financial assurance.
• Trusted financial advice and evidence-based analysis to support Executive Leadership Team and project governance decisions.
• Improved project financial outcomes through stronger controls, governance and decision-making processes.
• A high-performing specialist team with strong capability, collaboration and customer focus.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, with CPA or CA qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience with ERP finance systems, with TechnologyOne and XLOne reporting experience highly regarded.
• Significant senior-level experience leading project accounting, capital accounting or complex financial functions within a large organisation.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, capital works or project-based financial programs, ideally within local government or the public sector.
• Strong expertise in financial governance, compliance, audit processes and executive-level reporting.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build partnerships and provide trusted advice across complex organisations.
• Demonstrated people leadership capability, including coaching, developing and uplifting team capability.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks including National Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check & Eligibility to Work check.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Casey is proud to be an inclusive, child-safe, and equal opportunity employer.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities, including those with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ communities, multicultural communities, and refugee or migrant backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed. We promote gender equity and actively address barriers to employment, ensuring participation without discrimination and supporting workplace adjustments.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Talent Team at 9709 9633 or******@casey.vic.gov.au.

We are a 2026Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

The City of Casey reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.For more information about the City of Casey and to stay updated, follow us on LinkedIn.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Please note: Applications are only accepted via our online portal.

For enquiries, contact Belinda Arnott – Head of Finance at ******@casey.vic.gov.au