Accounts Payable Officer

Position: Accounts Payable Officer
Salary Range: $68,513 - $70,662 per annum pending experience 
Tenure: Full Time, Permanent
Commencing Date: 12 February 2024
Closing Date: Monday, 29 January 2024 unless filled prior

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the South, North to Ingham and Halifax, South-West to Winton, and West to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. TCE  provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Accounts Payable Officerto commence from 12 February 2024. This role is a full time, permanent position.

About the role

The Finance Department within Townsville Catholic Education Office (TCEO) provides accounting and business services support to TCEO and catholic schools within the Diocese of Townsville. Reporting to the Senior Accountant – TCEO, the Accounts Payable Officer is responsible, as part of a team, for ensuring timely and accurate processing and payment of vendor invoices. The Accounts Payable Officer will be required to be well versed in good practice of Accounts Payable and procurement functions. The role will demonstrate high level of accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to liaise with TCEO staff, school finance staff and vendors concerning financial records and accounts.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum diploma level qualification or equivalent relevant experience and / or education / training.
• Experience using the Technology One CiA financial management system in an Accounts Payable function.
• Accounts payable experience in the education or government sector.

What we offer

• Competitive Annual Salary starting
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Salary packaging options 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Superannuation up to 12.75% employer contribution (in a co-contribution arrangement)
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave if eligible
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Corporate health insurance 
• Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
• Wellbeing programs and initiatives

How to apply

• Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume 

Please refer to the Position Description for more information.

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Closing Date: Monday, 29 January 2024 unless filled prior.

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