Asset Accountant

We offer real work life balance and benefits that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop. You'll also get access to Flare Benefits, with retail discounts and novated leasing options, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.

The numbers behind everything Launceston owns

You’ll be the one keeping Launceston’s asset register accurate, from the roads you drive on to the parks you walk through. Working in our Accounting team within Finance and Technology, you’ll maintain the fixed asset register, manage depreciation and revaluations, and give teams across Council the numbers they need to plan with confidence. You’ll report to the Team Leader Accounting and work closely with Asset Officers, Senior Leaders and our external auditors, turning technical accounting work into clear guidance that shapes how a city invests in what it owns.

Key responsibilities of this position include: 

• Maintain and reconcile Council’s fixed asset register, including depreciation and revaluations in line with Australian Accounting Standards

• Process asset transactions and reconcile ledger accounts across the organisation, keeping our financial data accurate and audit ready

• Produce monthly and quarterly capital works reporting for managers, team leaders and the Audit Panel

• Support the ongoing improvement of Council’s asset systems and provide accounting guidance to teams across the organisation

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience: 

• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and Australian Accounting Standards, particularly as they apply to asset accounting

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline

• Confidence working with computerised financial systems, backed by high level analytical and reporting skills and a strong attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external customers

About the City of Launceston  

The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania’s economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we’re building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s key to our success. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger — our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Samantha Rautner Team Leader Accounting on 03 •••• •151, or samantha.rautner@launceston.tas.gov.au

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack.

You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications Closing Sunday, 13 September 2026