Accounts Payable Team Lead – Flexible Public Sector Finance

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC is seeking a Team Leader, Accounts Payable to lead the AP team and ensure timely, accurate payments in a complex public sector environment. The role requires strong leadership, governance and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Based in Melbourne, the ongoing full-time position offers a salaried package with superannuation. Usual hours are full-time with flexibility potentially available; location is Melbourne VIC 3000 with

Qualifications

• Experience leading Accounts Payable teams.
• Strong financial controls and process improvement.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders across the department.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving in a public sector context.
• Experience with procurement-to-pay processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accurate, timely invoicing and payments.
• Oversee processing of invoices and payments in line with policies, delegations and PSA requirements.
• Coordinate supplier management, reconciliations, payment queries and exception handling.
• Maintain robust financial controls and support audit, reporting and year-end activities.
• Provide authoritative advice on accounts payable processes, risks and service delivery.

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC is seeking a Team Leader, Accounts Payable to lead the AP team and ensure timely, accurate payments in a complex public sector environment. The role requires strong leadership, governance and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Based in Melbourne, the ongoing full-time position offers a salaried package with superannuation. Usual hours are full-time with flexibility potentially available; location is Melbourne VIC 3000 with