• Accounts Payable Officer
• VPS3: $71,853 - $87,245 p/a + super
• Full time ongoing vacancy

About Us

The Investment and Technology Group delivers strategic oversight and management of DoT's operating and infrastructure budget and provides commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

About the Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Officer provides quality support to the Accounts Payable (AP) function and ensures that DoT's Financial Delegation and financial governance policy and processes are adhered to. The Finance Support Officer AP/ AR is responsible for reviewing and checking claims for payment, The Accounts Payable Officer assists with the continuous improvement initiatives including the documentation of processes.


Key Accountabilities

• Accurately process claims for payment after checking for relevant controls and information, such as appropriate charge code and correct authorisations.
• Accurately review claims to ensure the correct GST code has been applied and that FBT has been identified if relevant.
• Actively assist with the education and communication to DOT people regarding accounts processes and controls.
• Efficiently manage responses to enquiries and ensure follow up action is taken.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in the processing of accounts for payment preferably in a government environment.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of accounts payable modules in Financial Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, resolve or escalate issues where appropriate.
• Demonstrates capacity to build and maintain effective relationships and communicate with key internal and external stakeholders with the ability to prepare and distribute relevant professional/technical information.

For further detail, please refer to the PD on our careers page.


Culture and Benefits

The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life. We are focused on providing a workplace environment that is rewarding, enjoyable, healthy and productive for all employees, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.

How to Apply

Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 17th July 2022.

Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness.

Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DoT.

Preferred applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport will be treated in the strictest confidence.