Job Category: Accounting & Finance,Government and Defence
Join Northern Grampians Shire Council and play a key role in supporting financial operations that make a real difference in our community.
We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to manage creditor payments, reconciliations, and support internal stakeholders in adhering to accounts payable procedures.
Position: Accounts Payable Officer
Job Type: Full Time - Fortnightly RDO
Tenure: Permanent
Location: Stawell or St Arnaud
Package: $69,191.72 per annum plus superannuation
About Northern Grampians Shire Council
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
Why join us?
In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:
* Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
* Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
* Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
* Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
* Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
* Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
* Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
* Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna
Promote Inclusion
Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports:
* cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations
* cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds
* establishing a safe environment for children with a disability
Job Description
Position objectives
This position is responsible for the administration, processing and reconciliation of creditor payments, corporate credit cards and support of internal stakeholders in the adhering to accounts payable procedures.
Key responsibility areas
* Administer and reconcile all creditor and accounts payable processes.
* Process and administer corporate credit card reconciliations.
* Participate in team projects and process mapping and reviews.
* Provide training and guidance to all staff on accounts payable procedures, credit card reporting and procurement guidelines.
* Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents' skill, competence and training.
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications and experience
* Post-secondary qualification in bookkeeping, finance or accounting.
* Experience in financial administration.
Selection criteria
* Knowledge of the accounts payable function and understanding of accounting principles and Australian taxation requirements.
* Proven ability to work co-operatively in a team environment and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to review and interpret numerical information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit, ATO and regulatory requirements.
* Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
* Submit your application by following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Fern Hahn,Coordinator Financial Services at fern.hahn@ngshire.vic.gov.au or call 03 5358 8700.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 8th March 2026.
Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
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