About us
At CHW we provide drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to residents and businesses in the Central Highlands region of Victoria. We are a public sector employer with a proud history spanning more than 150 years of supporting regional prosperity through service excellence.
Central Highlands Water is a growing business which strives to create a thriving and sustainable region by providing the highest quality water related service to our diverse customer base. This opportunity is a vital role to shape the future of how our services support our community.
To learn more about CHW and how our everyday people contribute to the Central Highlands region of Victoria, visit our website, or check out our LinkedIn or Instagram pages
The opportunity
The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for
Accounts Payable
* Responsible for the accurate entry and checking of accounts payable data into the finance system. (Average of 800 invoices per month).
* Maintain new and existing creditors ensuring the removal of duplications and closure of unused accounts.
* Verify accounts payable related data entry.
* Electronic filing of documents and reports to be conducted at time of processing.
* Process aged purchase orders to be closed out every 6 months in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
* Generate and manage the weekly EFT payment run.
* Manage the resubmission of bounced/returned creditor payments with supporting documentation.
* Analyse, identify and resolve invoice related issues.
* Daily management of Accounts Payable email Inbox and timely response to all stakeholders.
* Administration and reconciliation of purchasing cards on a monthly basis with adherence to Department of Treasury and Finance purchasing card regulations.
Month End/Year End
* Coordinate the month end and year end closing, reporting and communications of Accounts Payable within set timeframes.
* Reconciliation of associated general ledgers and creditor statements each month.
* General journal internal cost allocations for large creditor payments including but not limited to power, telephones, fuel and uniforms.
Other
* Reconcile petty cash on a monthly basis across the business.
* Provision of data and support to the various requests from auditors and other stakeholders as required.
* Assist with testing for all accounts payable related system implementations and upgrades.
* Identify and manage the implementation process for improvements and changes.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of operating procedures, including internal audit strategies, processing checklists and guides and provide training of end users.
* Through self-leadership, actively support the finance team to collectively achieve team goals, meet team project key dates and participate in team planning and goal setting.
About you
Safety is our No. 1 priority, and we expect you will actively contribute to and foster a 'safety first' culture that supports our aspiration of zero harm. This means you care deeply about the physical and psychological safety of people so that our team return home in great shape at the end of the day.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
* Relevant qualifications and experience.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal
* communication skills) to varied audiences in a professional manner.
* Ability to prioritise tasks in order to achieve high productivity results.
* Good time management skills with the ability to set priorities, plan and organise own work and to achieve business objectives.
* High level of computer competency utilising a range of business applications.
What's in it for you?
Working for one of the region's largest employers you will be part of an organisation that is high achieving, cohesive and always striving for better customer outcomes. We're full of "everyday people" that are great to work with and reflect our community
We're offering a supportive environment and offer a huge range of employee options and benefits.
There's the option of work hybrid, including a mix of being in our office in Ballarat, as well as the flexibility to work from home. Other benefits include accrued time off, generous leave options, professional development, industry collaboration, health and wellbeing programs and a supportive management team.
At CHW you will:
* Have access to training and development opportunities that will further develop your knowledge and skills.
* Be part of an organisation that strongly promotes work life balance, flexibility, safety and wellbeing.
* Work in an organisation that makes a difference to our community.
* Be part of an organisation that cares about you, your safety and wellbeing.
How to apply
If you want to make a positive impact through meaningful work and have the energy, courage and ideas to take on a challenge, we'd love to hear from you To submit your application, click on APPLY to be redirected to our website and for a copy of the Position Description. While you are on our website, take a look around. You won't be disappointed
* Please ensure you provide a cover letter and your resume.
* You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Have questions?
For a confidential chat about the role, please contact Andrew Hardy on
Applications close 5:00pm Sunday 1st March 2026.
* Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, fitness to work, qualifications, work history, work visa, misconduct and police record history.
* This role may be subject to a probation period.
We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Bridget Clark
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At CHW we are dedicated to supporting our team's physical and mental wellbeing. We offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities. We assist our team to develop, as people and as leaders. We value diversity and inclusion - our workforce is a place where the melding of a range of views and perspectives is celebrated.