About the role
As Team Leader Accounts Payable, you will lead and oversee the delivery of efficient, accurate and compliant accounts payable services across Council. Reporting to the Manager Financial Reporting, you will guide and support a team of Accounts Payable Officers, ensuring supplier payments are processed in line with legislative requirements, internal controls and procure-to-pay policies.

This role combines people leadership, system administration and process improvement. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and audit providers to resolve complex issues, strengthen governance practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery and financial performance.

Work type: Permanent Full Time
Classification: Band 6 Commencing at $95,760 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team to deliver accurate, timely and customer-focused payment services in line with Council values.
• Oversee end-to-end procure-to-pay processes, ensuring compliance with legislation, policies, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Manage supplier payments, reconciliations and month-end activities, maintaining accurate financial records and system integrity.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and audit providers, resolving complex issues and escalations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation, system enhancements and performance monitoring.

About you
To be successful in this role, you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial services. You thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding and motivating your team while building strong relationships with stakeholders. With a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a focus on continuous improvement, you are ready to drive efficient processes, enhance system performance, and contribute to the financial success of the organisation.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant qualification in Business Management and or significant professional experience in an Accounts Payable position in a comparable organisation.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relating to financial management and purchasing‑to‑pay processes in a public sector environment.
• Proficient in financial software Accounts payable systems (e.g., Oracle Financials).
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

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Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

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Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Jennifer Blunt, Chief Financial Officer | 5272 4092 | jennifer.blunt@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

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