Finance Business Partner - Asset Accountant

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

Playing a key role within Council’s Finance Service Package through the provision of essential financial services to the Organisation, the Finance Business Partner - Asset Accountant manages all aspects of Council’s Infrastructure Accounting requirements including ‘business partnering’ with the various Infrastructure teams to provide information, guidance and relationship building services. 

Key responsibilities include;

• Accounting requirements associated with Council’s assets.
• Co-ordinate input to Annual Budget and Quarterly Budget Review process for infrastructure requirements.
• Build strong partnering relationships with key stakeholders in business units. 
• Partner with Asset stakeholders to ensure that asset valuations and associated assumptions and calculations such as useful life and asset conditions comply with accounting standards This includes:
• Partner with key stakeholders in the development of optimal capital works and maintenance programs. This includes:

Essential to this role is a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline and demonstrated experience in accounting for infrastructure assets. This will include the ability to build strong partnering relationships with key stakeholders and to become a trusted advisor to these stakeholders.

This position is offered on a term contract, full-time basis working 35 hours per week until September 2026.

Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 13 of Council's Salary System Protocol which equates to a base salary of $103,561 - $116,492 per annum plus 12% superannuation.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Work from home
• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program
  
  

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Kelly McGowan, Chief Financial Officer on 02 6578 7336. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 27 OCTOBER 2025.