Our Business

Working at TasWater is more than just employment, it’s a chance to contribute to social, environmental, and economic progress for Tasmania, now and into the future.
Our team of around 920 skilled employees plays a vital role in the state’s wellbeing, delivering high ‑ quality water and sewerage services to more than 460,000 customers every day.

We’re driven by a bold vision to unlock water’s full potential. Our future is centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, and our shared responsibility to protect the environment and secure Tasmania’s water future.

Over the next four years, we’re proposing to invest $1.2 billion to support a growing state, improve water security, and take major steps towards our net zero emissions and zero waste goals.

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The Role

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Financial Reporting Manager, this role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of TasWater’s financial reporting. You'll provide technical accounting expertise, lead critical reporting and compliance activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional who enjoys solving complex financial issues, working collaboratively across the business, and contributing to a high-performing finance team.

In this role, you will:

Prepare statutory and financial reports in accordance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Lead month-end and year-end reporting processes, including reconciliations and journal preparation.

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and resolve accounting issues as they arise.

Support taxation compliance activities, including GST and FBT reporting.

Manage asset accounting activities, including capitalisation, depreciation, and valuations.

Support treasury-related reporting, cash flow monitoring, and banking transactions.

Prepare documentation and analysis to support internal and external audits.

Contribute to financial risk management and the ongoing improvement of internal controls.

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting practices.

Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and the broader business to support informed decision-making.

For a full copy of the position description, please visit our website: www.taswater.com.au

What we're looking for

We're seeking a proactive and technically capable accounting professional who can balance strong attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.

CPA or CA membership, or progress towards obtaining professional accreditation.

3-4 years of experience in accounting, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities.

Strong knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards and financial management principles.

Demonstrated experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.

Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite.

A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Highly regarded:

Experience developing and improving financial procedures, controls, and systems.

Experience within utilities, water, infrastructure, or other regulated industries.

Why TasWater

Across our multi‑disciplinary organisation, we’re committed to helping every team member grow their skills and shape a meaningful career. Joining TasWater means stepping into a workplace that offers clear development pathways, practical training opportunities, and access to experienced subject matter experts who support your growth.

We’re also focused on building a genuinely inclusive workforce, one that reflects the diversity of the Tasmanian community we serve. We value the many perspectives, backgrounds, and identities our people bring, knowing they enrich how we work and the impact we create.

We’re proud to be recognised by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women. You can explore our benefits and policies on the WORK180 website, including 18 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, available regardless of tenure and inclusive of full superannuation. Our dedicated Employee Experience team continues to evolve these offerings to support our people into the future.

The Details

This role can be based in either Hobart, Launceston, or Devonport and attracts a salary of $113,918.64 - $120,247.46 (inclusive of superannuation).

Please note that this role may require occasional travel throughout Tasmania, including overnight stays, and may involve participation in an after-hours or on-call roster as business requirements dictate.

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1-2 page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

If you would like to learn more about the role, please reach out to Nitin Sidaya - Financial Reporting Manager at ••••@taswater.com.au

If you require assistance in applying, please contact Roly Srivastava – Talent Acquisition Officer at ••••@taswater.com.au

Our applications will be closing on Monday 10th August at 10:00AM

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.