Asset Accountant

Asset Accountant
Enquiries:
Position number: POS1229
Name: Zakia AfrozPhone: 03 6323 3225
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
EmploymentInformationPackage
mailto:****** http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/ Contents
Introduction 3
City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4
Organisational Values 5
Information for Applicants 6
Recruitment Steps 7
General Conditions of Employment 8
Position Description 9
Address all correspondence to:
Manager People and Culture
City of Launceston
PO Box 396
LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Email address: ******
When emailing your application, attachments should be sent in either Word
(.doc/.docx), PDF (.pdf), TIFF (.tiff), JPEG (.jpg) or Excel (.xls/xlsx) formats.2

Introduction
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Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania
and enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at
the head of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the
Launceston region is renowned for its award-winning
features and friendly residents. Our city is human scale.
A series of green and wild spaces linked by heritage
streetscapes and thoughtful adaptions. A real blend of
old-world and new, tradition and innovation.
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest municipal councilin terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all themajor facilities of a much larger city, many of which are ownedand operated by the City of Launceston.
The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, includingthe Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Click here to view City of Launceston's strategic and annualreporting.
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https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Strategies-and-Reports City of Launcestonorganisational chart
The City of Launceston is recognised as
an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian
Government.
An Employer of Choice
is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and
provides outstanding support for its staff.
The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.
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Organisational values
At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.
Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our
values at all times.
Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive
workplace culture. Before submitting your application please review our values and decide if
they are a good fit for you.
? We value clear and open
communication
? We support and encourage each
other
? We recognise individual needs,
experience and strengths
OUR PEOPLEMATTER
? We take pride in our work and
pursue a standard of excellence
? We genuinely listen, and value
collaborative relationships
? We strive towards the best
outcome for our community
? We make responsible and
WE CARE ABOUTOURCOMMUNITY
? We actively seek opportunities to
continuously improve
? We respect and explore different
ideas and perspectives
? We embrace change that leads to
positive outcomes
? We value innovation and creativity
WE BRING AN OPENMIND
? We show care for people and look
out for one another
? We speak up and support others to
be healthy and safe
? We take personal responsibility for
our own health and wellbeing
WE GO HOME SAFEAND WELL
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Information for applicants
When applying for this position, you must provide the following documentation:
1. Covering letter
2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteriaonly)
3. Resume
The online Application for Employment can be accessed here(you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)
1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why youare applying for the role.
2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. Themost suitable person in terms of skills, knowledge,qualifications, relevant experience, alignment withorganisational values and work attitudes is selected for theposition. Selection is based on the assessment of eachapplication in relation to the selection criteria identified in theposition description. The position description is included later inthis information kit.
The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully performthe role. You must provide a statement that addresses eachhighlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statementshould include examples that demonstrate how you meet eachcriterion.
Please see information here on how to address the SelectionCriteria.
3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, workhistory, special skills, training and competency details andreferees, plus any other information that may support yourapplication. Be clear and informative. Include the names,position titles, addresses and telephone numbers of at least
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to
submit your application for this role, please contact the People and
Culture Team via email at ******,
noting your preferred method of communication and contact
details and a member of the team will be in touch.
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City of Launceston is an equal
opportunity employer. Our
workforce is diverse, inclusive,
flexible and family-friendly.
We value the different
backgrounds, skills and
contributions of all employees
and treat each other and our
community with respect.
We want opportunities at City of
Launceston to be accessible
and attainable to all candidates.
If you are interested in this role
but have concerns about your
suitability, please talk to us
application.
Please read this
information carefully, as it
will help you with the
preparation of your
employment application.
https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Council/Careers/Applying-for-a-job mailto:****** 1. Application received
2. Shortlisting
? Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted by telephone or email
to arrange an interview.
? Unsuccessful candidates will
be advised by email.
3. Interview
4. Pre-Employment Checks:
? Reference Check
? Police Check
? Medical Assessment
? Drug and Alcohol screening
All costs covered by City of Launceston
5. Suitability determination and
preferred candidate identified
6. Letter of Offer
Employee benefits? Our employees have access to discounted health insurance options
through St Luke's Health and BUPA.
? Employees have access to a free EAP service, which provides support
and counselling for personal and work related issues, coaching and
advice for leaders and counselling assistance for immediate family
members.
? We are committed to providing a working environment that is sufficiently
flexible to meet the operational requirement and workload demands of
the City of Launceston while accommodating, where possible, the
needs of our employees.
? Discounted membership at Launceston Aquatic.
? Discounts at the Museum Gift shop.
? Additional leave: employees may request to purchase an additional two
or four week's additional leave per year to help manage family/carer
responsibilities or other special circumstances.
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General conditionsof employment
Position title Asset Accountant
Employment terms Full Time
Working pattern 19 Day Month
Total remuneration $90,128 - $102,647*
below
Base salary $78,202 - $89,064
Superannuation Employer contribution of 15.25%
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? Annual leave: employees are entitled to 4 weeks (pro-rata for part-time employees) annual leave
per year, plus leave loading.
? Personal leave (for sick and carer's leave): employees are entitled to two weeks (pro-rata for parttime employees) personal leave per year, if they are unable to attend work due to personalillness/injury or to provide care for a spouse/partner or immediate family member.
? Paid parental leave: employees are entitled to fourteen weeks paid (or twenty eight weeks at half
pay) parental/adoption leave for the primary carer; two weeks paid leave for the secondary carer.
? Long Service Leave: Long service leave applies after 7 years continuous service.
The City of Launceston Enterprise Agreement 2021 is available here
The City of Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement 2018 is available here
Position Description
Position Description Form - Officer
POSITION TITLE: Asset Accountant
AWARD CLASSIFICATION: Grade 5
EMPLOYEE: Vacant
TEAM: Finance
NETWORK: Organisational Services
PREPARED BY: Samuel Kelty Manager Finance
DATE: May 2024
APPROVED BY:
POSITION: General Manager Organisational Services
SIGNATURE:
POSITION PURPOSE (Why does this position exist)
? Responsible for the maintenance of asset records and systems.
? To assist and relieve the Senior Asset Accountant and other accounting staff.
? Responsible for assisting Teams with accounting direction, advice and exception reportinganalysis.
? To identify financial training needs within Teams and facilitate the training needed.

City of Launceston is a values-based organisation, which means that we employ people who share and
display our values
? we value clear and open communication
? we support and encourage each other
? we recognise individual needs, experienceand strengths
? we take pride in our work and pursue astandard of excellence
? we genuinely listen, and value collaborativerelationships
? we strive towards the best outcome for ourcommunity
? we make responsible and sustainabledecisions
? we actively seek opportunities tocontinuously improve
? we respect and explore different ideas andperspectives
? we embrace change that leads to positiveoutcomes
? we value innovation and creativity
? we show care for people and look out forone another
? we speak up and support others to behealthy and safe
? we take personal responsibility for our ownhealth and wellbeing

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
General
City of Launceston's
ValuesBehave in a way that supports the City of Launceston's
values.
? We care about our community
? We bring an open mind
? We go home safe and well
Demonstrates, throughbehaviour, an alignment toand an understanding of ourvalues
Technology Use technology and information to maximise efficiency
and effectiveness.
New and existing technologies
Collaborate Work collaboratively within your team and across
networks.
Support delivery of the Network's strategic and annual
plan actions.
Work with horizontal teams as relevant to technical
Actively participating in team
meetings/tool box meetings,
by offering ideas and
suggestions and providing
feedback
Collaborative opportunities are
sought across Networks
Innovation Encourage and be proactive in developing a culture of
introducing new and improved work practices and
projects within your team and your network.
.
Improved work practices and
projects.
Technical
Asset Systems 1. To assist with maintenance of asset relatedsystems.
2. To liaise with Asset Officers to ensure accountingrequirements are met.
3. Ensure contemporary cost accounting practicesare used to determine project costs.
Accurate and timely
completion.
Fixed Asset Register 1. To assist with maintenance of the fixed assetregisters including reconciliation to ledgers.
2. Raising of depreciation charges and revaluationadjustments in accordance with accountingstandards and Council policies.
3. Calculation of the financial results of assetdisposals and ensure they are correctly recorded inthe general ledger.
Fixed Asset Register is
complete and maintained
accurately.
Asset Policies 1. In conjunction with the Senior Asset Accountant,participate in the development and review of assetrelated accounting policies.
2. In conjunction with the Senior Asset Accountantwork closely with operational departments toupdate the Asset Capitalisation Frameworkdocument when necessary and ensure users areaware of how to use the document.
Policies are reviewed and
updated.
Fleet and Plant
Management
1. To assist in the operation of the fleet managementsystem.
Accurate and timely
completion.
Financial Systems 1. To monitor and correct allocations to the ledgers inaccordance with sound accounting practices.
2. Reconcile allocated ledger accounts and projectledgers within required time-frames.
Tasks performed are accurate
and completed within time-

Accountabilities Activities/Tasks include: Success looks like …
3. To undertake estimates, maintenance andreconciliations to facilitate financial reporting.
4. To produce grant acquittals and ad hoc reports asrequired.
5. To assist managers in assessing currentperformance and variances.
6. To perform capital project budget loads.7. To assist maintaining the long term capital budget
database.
frames allocated (e.g. daily,
monthly or annually).
Reconciliations properly
documented and required
entries input accurately and in
a timely fashion.
are achieved effectively.
Training 1. Assist in providing training in technical skills toteam members and internal customers.
Team member and internal
demonstrated through no
complaints escalated to Senior
Asset Accountant or Team
Leader.
Reporting 1. To assist with producing monthly capital worksreports (by the 5th workday) and meet withManagers and Team Leaders to address keyissues, project update for the month and year todate.
2. Assist in preparation of quarterly reports relating tocapital works for presentation to the Audit Panel.
3. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve assetand operational processes which will createefficiencies for Teams and the wider organisation.
4. Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis whenrequired.
5. Assist with Fleet (light, heavy and minor) operationreports on a monthly basis.
6. Provide vehicle, plant and asset reports asrequired for ABS, insurance and otherrequirements.
End of month reports
generated in a timely manner
(within 5 work days of end of
month)
Regular discussions are held
with Managers and Team
Leaders.
To continuously work to
improve reporting on asset
as required.
Problems which affect
customers are resolved within
reasonable timeframes.
Asset reporting provides
clarity to management team.
Note: Whilst the key functions and responsibilities for the role are set out above, the Council may
direct an employee to carry out such duties or tasks that are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence
and training.
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLE CHECK
Yes/No
Working with Vulnerable People Check required? No
If yes, include in Selection Criteria table below

SELECTION CRITERIA
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
Organisational
? Community Focussed: considers community/customers in decision making
? Communicate and Engage: demonstrates self-awareness & encourages open discussions & contributions fromothers
? Create and Innovate: displays initiative & considers different ideas and perspectives
? Safety Focussed: takes responsibility for own and team's health, well-being and self-care
Position Specific
? Understanding of accounting concepts and Australian Accounting Standards and their application to assetaccounting.
? Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external customers.
? High level analytical and reporting skills.
? High level of attention to detail.
? Demonstrated ability using computerised financial systems and high level computer skills in other businesssoftware applications.
? High level of discretion with ability to work confidentially with sensitive information.
? High level of attention to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
? Minimum Diploma in Accounting (Degree qualification is desirable)
? Minimum two years of accounting experience
? Eligibility for or progress towards membership of CPA Australia, or Chartered Accountants Australia and NewZealand (desirable)
REPORTING STRUCTURE
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
(External and Internal Customers, Supplier, Colleagues, etc)
Internal Nature of Relationships
Managers and Team Leaders Reports, guidance regarding capitalisation rules
Asset system users Support
External Nature of Relationships
ABS Returns
Internal and External Auditors Query and explanations
DELEGATIONS & AUTHORISATIONS

Confidentiality
Staff are
a) Able to access; orb) May be exposed in the course of performing their duties to information that may be related to individuals,
organisations or the general dealings of the City of Launceston. Some of this information will be of asensitive nature – either within or external to the organisation.
By accepting this position the employee undertakes:
a) To keep all information that they are exposed to confidential during and after their period of employmentwith City of Launceston. Information should never be disclosed outside of the organisation and only bedisclosed to other employees if there is a need within the context of the task being performed.
b) To not access any information within the organisation's systems that is not directly relevant to their work.c) To abide by the requirements of the Confidentiality and Privacy clause of the relevant Enterprise
Agreement.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Expectations of a City of Launceston employee:
? Have strategies in place to enhance their own health and well-being, manage stress and maintainprofessionalism;
? Seeks feedback broadly and asks others for help with own development areas; and
? Translates feedback into an opportunity to develop.
Position specific information:
? Number of assets – 112,000
? Number of financial assets – approximately 35,000
? Asset value – gross replacement - $2.7 billion

Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street
Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston
T 03 6323 3000
E ******
www.launceston.tas.gov.au
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