Accounts Payable Officer - Finance Officer

Title: Accounts Payable Officer (Finance Officer)

Location: Melbourne Australia

Hybrid

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $62,104 - $79,753

Grade: VPS 2

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Reference: VG/E20004772

Job Description:

About the role:

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 

The role is essential to maintaining effective financial operations, supporting internal stakeholders and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and within required timeframes. Accounts payable also operates a customer service line for enquiries relating to invoice payments and processing for both internal and external clients and prides itself on excellent customer service skills

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

This position requires min  – 3 days on site

Your duties will include:

• Processing invoice transactions in accordance with organisational & financial policies
• Use of Tungsten – AP Essentials and the Oracle financial System
• Investigate, escalate, 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.
• Reconciling statements
• 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.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form – the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement. .

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), 

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.”

If after reading this, you're not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click the apply button anyway. We're passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you.