ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Support Services

Salary Range: Band 3 $79,158 - $84,309 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Green Square

Our Business

We are Australia’s largest local government, boasting over 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion, and assets exceeding $34 billion. Our organisation is devoted to enhancing the future of Brisbane by fostering innovation, prioritising sustainability, and promoting robust economic growth.

Through centralised Corporate Services and a customer-centric approach, we guide Council towards realising the Brisbane Vision. We continuously strive for improvement in our people, processes, and technology to deliver greater value to the community.

Support Services operates under a centralised model, offering vital support services to Council. Our efficient back-of-house support enables increased allocation of resources towards Council's primary service delivery areas.

The Role

The Accounts Payable Officer role at Brisbane City Council offers a unique opportunity to be a key player in the efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions. As a member of the Corporate Services team, you will work closely with the Accounts Payable Team Leader to ensure compliance with Council's procurement and payment policies.

This role is crucial in maintaining financial integrity while providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in facilitating payment processes and resolving queries, contributing directly to the smooth financial operations of one of Brisbane's most esteemed organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• lead customer-focused behaviour and deliver exceptional service
• deliver a high-quality customer enquiry service to Council's external vendors
• process accounts payable transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• facilitate payment processes by liaising with relevant business units
• monitor and reconcile vendor statements to ensure compliance and resolve issues
• provide advice and direction to internal customers on accounts payable queries.

To be successful you will have:

• ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing financial transactions
• sound knowledge of procurement and payment policies within a complex organisation
• excellent communication skills for effective interaction with both internal and external stakeholders
• proven experience in resolving accounts payable issues and contributing to process improvements

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead, Talent Partner on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.