Why Newcastle Airport

Want to transform our region? It starts with one.

Every individual makes a big difference at Newcastle Airport. Be part of a transformational business and an agile team working as one to connect the region to our nation and the world. Your ideas are heard, and every individual contributes to our ambitious future plans: to be the airport the region deserves. Guided by our values and through our authentic and collaborative culture, our work directly benefits our local community, driving domestic and international tourism and making our region more successful and diverse.

At Newcastle Airport every person makes a big impact.

About us

Newcastle Airport, the second busiest Airport in the state, is experiencing the most exciting period of its 70-year history as it grows in size, aspiration, and influence.

There’s never been a better time to join one of the region’s most dynamic teams that is making a difference. Guided by its deeply held purpose of ‘being the airport the region deserves', the organisation has emerged as a stronger, bolder, and more ambitious business than before the global pandemic.

In the last two years, the airport has secured 121 million in Federal funding for a new terminal and a runway upgrade that will cater for long haul international flights. It has connected to 6 new destinations, including Cairns and Adelaide, with Singapore now in sight. It has expanded to encompass a world class Defence and Aerospace precinct, brought forward major works on its 2036 Masterplan and was named the 2021 Major Airport of the Year.

About the role – Financial & Asset Accountant

Join us as a Financial & Asset Accountant in this fixed-term role, where you will take ownership of financial accounting processes that are critical to the Airport’s operations. This role has a strong focus on project capitalisation, asset accounting, end-of-month close, and compliance, underpinned by the use of TechnologyOne (T1).

Working as part of the Finance team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial outcomes, while also contributing to continuous improvement of systems and processes.

If you're passionate about financial accuracy and contributing to a well-functioning finance department in a dynamic Airport setting, we welcome you to apply and be a part of our team.

About You

Experienced in managing the financial accounting of capital projects, from set-up to close-out in ERP systems.

Skilled in classifying, capitalising, and expensing project-related costs in line with accounting standards and company policy.

Strong oversight and reporting capabilities for project expenditure, supporting transparency and accountability.

Proficient in recording and reconciling capitalised labour costs and monitoring project spend against budgets.

Experienced in asset accounting, including WIP management, capitalisation, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations.

Ensures compliance with accounting standards and provides insights into asset movements for financial reporting.

Knowledgeable in end-of-month management accounting, including revenue recognition, journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, and key account reconciliations.

Contributes to structured month-end close processes and supports FP&A or other accounting tasks as required.

Supports financial compliance and audit readiness, including BAS, FBT, reconciliations, and audit workpapers.

Actively contributes to system and process improvements, SOP development, and streamlining accounting procedures.

Experienced in implementing finance tools, systems, and reporting solutions to enhance efficiency and control.

Your educational background and solid practical experience in financial and asset accounting, combined with your technical skills in software and ERP systems, position you as a well-rounded candidate ready to contribute effectively to our team.

Our values: Trust | Engaged | Committed | Accountable | Results-driven

Our values aren’t just words on a page, they are a core part of our DNA. We live and breathe them every day, from making strategic decisions right through to the daily support that we provide to our passengers and visitors.

Why work for Newcastle Airport:

Energetic, values-driven and supportive culture: there’s always a buzz in our team, we’re agile and authentic and we walk the talk when it comes to our values. Our people are ego-free, collaborative, and dynamic.

A powerhouse for the region: we are a transformational business, growing fast with the development of our new international terminal and our Astra Aerolab, an uplifting and world class defence, aerospace and innovation precinct.

More than profit: your hard work directly benefits your local community and connects our region to the world. You will make a significant impact in the success of the Hunter by driving domestic and international tourism and increasing diversity, to help us be the airport the region deserves.

Serious about sustainability: we’re committed to enriching the future for our people, our place and our planet. We’re investing over $2 million in sustainable practices, with ambitious goals of carbon neutrality, a five Green star rating for new buildings, and solar energy systems to become an industry leader in environmental social governance.

Want to know more?

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Stephanie Wilson - [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, click "Apply" to submit your cover letter and resumé.

Closing Date: 17 October 2025