Accounts Officer

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative Geelong VIC is seeking an Accounts Officer to manage accounts payable and procurement, from PO to payment, while delivering essential bookkeeping and financial administration. The role supports management with reporting and resource controls.

The successful candidate will combine strong Excel/Office 365 skills with knowledge of accounting systems, payroll, and procurement tools, in a culturally safe, team-based environment focused on Aboriginal and Torres

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high accuracy.
• High level of organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Resilience to meet targets in a pressured environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and promote collaboration.
• Knowledge of safe, culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services.
• Compliance with Victorian Child Safe Standards and commitment to child safety.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier and creditor transactions from purchase order to payment.
• Provide bookkeeping and financial administrative support to management.
• Support procurement, payroll, and contract management activities.
• Assist with reporting and organisational support tasks.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office 365

Payroll

Procurement systems

Contract management systems

Accounting systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Procurement systems

Contract management systems

Job description

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative – Geelong VIC

Make a real difference to the local community

Full-Time, Fixed - Term 12 Months

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The Role

About You

The Accounts Officer position utilises Accounts Payable and Procurement functions to support the efficient and effective processing of supplier and other creditor transactions from purchase order to payment. In addition, the position undertakes a range of bookkeeping and financial administrative duties to support the management of the organisation’s financial resources.

Accounts Payable & Procurement

Reporting & Organisational Support

Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office 365; experience with advanced accounting systems is highly regarded; experience with payroll, procurement, and contract management systems is desirable.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Organisational Skills: High level of organisational skills and ability to manage a portfolio of responsibilities and scheduled tasks.
• Resilience: Ability to demonstrate resilience and meet targets and objectives within a pressured environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
• Cultural Competence: Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
• Child Safety Commitment: Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child-safe organization in both practice and culture.
• *A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.

closing date of 22/10/2026.

About Us

Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.