Manager Capital

• Exciting secondment opportunity for up to 10 months

We are seeking a temporaryManager Capital & Asset Accounting to join our Corporate Finance Team within our Finance & Business Performance Division. This fixedterm opportunity will be for a period of up to 10 months.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

Remuneration & Hours:

• 35 hour working week
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Salary Band 7

The Opportunity

As the Manager Capital & Asset Accounting you will be responsible for leading and managing the Capital and Asset Accounting Team, which oversees the financial management of the Corporation's fixed assets and capital projects.

This role is specifically responsible for maintaining the Corporation's fixed asset registers, managing work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and ensuring accurate and compliant capital accounting practices.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage the preparation of high-quality monthly fixed asset and capital project reports, including performance analysis against budgets and monitoring of capital work-in-progress (WIP).
• Develop annual budget, forecasts and long-term financial projections for depreciation, amortisation, asset disposals and capital WIP.
• Lead and manage the Capital & Asset Accounting team by monitoring performance, providing mentoring, and supporting training and development to ensure optimal team and individual performance.
• Manage Hunter Water's accounting, tax and regulatory asset registers, including ensuring compliance with asset revaluation and impairment requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory and statutory financial reports and returns for Hunter Water.

• Provide technical expertise, business support and advice on asset and capital accounting matters, including;

• Maintaining accurate asset and capital transactions

• Assessing project capitalisation requirements

• Review and analysing capital projects

• Supporting the capital portfolio and project controls environment

• Ensure full compliance with relevant asset accounting standards (AASB), regulatory requirements and NSW Treasury policies.
• Maintain and update the Corporation's Capitalisation Policy and Standard to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Continuous review of processes to identify improvements, drive efficiency gains, and contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of internal policies, processes, and procedures.

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline
• CPA/CA designation or working towards
• Substantial experience in financial accounting in a corporate or professional environment
• Demonstrated understanding of Australian Accounting Standards, and other regulatory standards e.g. NSW Treasury Policies and Directions
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business areas to drive strategic and operational
  
  priorities through the provision of advice, analysis and insights
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently to effectively manage challenges and changing priorities whilst still meeting team and corporate deadlines.
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Desirable Criteria:

• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Experience working in a State-Owned Corporation or other government agency
• Experience working in a capital portfolio or program management office environment

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

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Application closing date: Monday 27 October 2025

Contact: Donna Stephen Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.