Accounts Payable Officer (Finance Officer)

Victoria-Police; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police in Melbourne is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join the Financial Services Department. The role supports processing and maintenance of invoices, statements, and supplier/customer enquiries, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager within the Shared Services Branch.

The position is a fixed-term contract (01/11/2026–30/06/2028) located at Victoria Police Centre, Docklands. Hybrid arrangement: 3 days on site and 2 days from home, or 5 days on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Process invoice transactions in accordance with organisational policies.
• Use Tungsten – AP Essentials and the Oracle financial system.
• Investigate and resolve processing issues.
• Handle mail and supporting admin tasks.
• Process expenses, petty cash, and journals.
• Respond to AP enquiries from internal and external customers.
• Communicate with suppliers on best practices.
• Collaborate with the team.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Tools

Tungsten AP Essentials

Oracle Financial System

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/E20004772

About the role:

This role forms part of Victoria Police's dynamic Accounts Payable Team within the Financial Services Department.

The team is responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the organisation encompassing the processing and maintenance of all invoices, statements, and enquiries from Victoria Police's suppliers and customers. The team currently consists of 14 staff members reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, who in turn reports to the Shared Services Branch Manager and the Director of Operational Finance

Your duties will include:

• Processing invoice transactions in accordance with organisational & financial policies
• Use of Tungsten – AP Essentials and the Oracle financial System
• Investigate, elevate, and resolve any problems encountered during processing
• Mail and supporting admin functions
• Processing expenses /Petty Cash/Journals
• Handling Accounts Payable enquiries from Internal and External Customers.
• Communicating with Suppliers re best practises
• Team collaboration

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in accounts payable or a similar finance administration role
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong verbal communication skills and stakeholder e ngagement skills are valued

Further Information:

• One (1) x Fixed Term position (01/11/2026-30/06/2028).
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, Level 29 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• This position offers hybrid opportunity (3 days on site – 2 days a week working from home ) or 5 days on site.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

Applications close midnight, Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please contact VPS Recruitment via email [e-mail] or on [phone].

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm