Asset Financial Officer
Asset Financial Officer
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Job Description
Group and Team: City Assets Group Asset Finance Team
Location: Town Hall
Employment status: Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $91138 to $93969 per annum 13.5% superannuation.
- Enjoy City of Hobart employee benefits.
- Competitive wages plus 13.5% superannuation.
- Work in an organisation that makes a positive difference.
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveAsset Financial Officerto provide high-level technical and financial support in the implementation of asset management across Council. This role plays a key part in ensuring the effective use of systems and processes to support strategic asset planning financial reporting and operational decision-making.
Role accountabilities include:
- Support the delivery of Councils asset management objectives by maintaining accurate financial records and systems related to capital works and asset revaluations.
- Perform end-of-year asset financial activities and ensure timely reconciliation of transactions within the Asset Management System.
- Access and analyse data across asset and finance systems to support reporting decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Assist with the completion and financial closure of capital works projects ensuring compliance with internal processes and timelines.
- Provide system support to users and contribute to asset-related projects and panels including the Financial Asset Information Review (FAIR) Panel.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description
About you
You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong foundation in financial and asset management. Holding an Advanced Diploma or higher in Accounting Asset Management or Program Management you bring relevant experience and a practical understanding of financial systems and processes. A current Driver Licence and Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration are essential for this role.
Your expertise includes budget management financial reporting job costing and asset accounting. You are confident working with complex data with the ability to interrogate systems and ensure the accuracy and integrity of asset and financial records. Your understanding of asset systems and their maintenance requirements enables you to contribute effectively to operational and strategic outcomes.
You thrive in a high-volume environment have a keen eye for detail and bring a positive can-do attitude to your work. If youre looking to join a supportive and collaborative team where your skills will make a real impact this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About us
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone with connections between nature history culture businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy wherever your skills talents and passions lie we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range ofleave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA St. Lukes and Medibank.
Learn more aboutwhat the City of Hobart can offer you.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds abilities ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks verification of qualifications National Criminal History record checkand Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision mission and values.
How to apply
If youre passionate aboutfinance and our beautiful City and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards wed love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Fatema Qader Financial Analyst on0or email
All applications must be made in the online portal and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application please email details of the issue to . Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 14 September 2025.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To protect privacy and prevent fraud do not upload or email personal documents such as Drivers licences passports or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licenceand
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Selection process
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
