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Join to apply for the Accounts Payable Officer role at Melton City CouncilJoin to apply for the Accounts Payable Officer role at Melton City CouncilGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Band 5 - Salary Range $81,006 to $93,280 per annum + 12% Super + ADOSalary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.Why join Melton City Council?Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australias fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:Professional and personal development opportunitiesGenerous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangementsA dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenitiesJoin us and help build a city that thriveswhere your work makes a real difference every day.The OpportunityWe are currently seeking a skilled Accounts Payable officer to manage the end to end Accounts Payable process in order to accurately prepare, cost, and pay Councils creditors in a timely manner.This position will support the Accounts Payable area in terms of assisting the Finance Support Officer(s) in daily activities, provide training and guidance and mentorship in their roleKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure the Accounts Payable end to end process is managed and administered effectively.Allocate work and instruct data entry staff for accurate processing of creditor invoices while supporting the accounts payable function.Ensure Goods and Services Tax legislation requirements are adhered to in relation to supplier tax invoices and the authorisation of payments.To view the Position Description, click here.About youTo be successful in this role you will have the following:Must hold or be able to obtain an Employee Working with Children Check.Culture and ValuesOur vision for our community is to be:"A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means theres a place here for you too.Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and wed love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:MotivateEmpowerLeadTrustOpenNurtureThere are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:Staff Benefits | Melton City Council13 ADO''s (Accrued Day Off) per year*5 weeks annual leave*Flexible Working Hours16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*Family Room available including Breastfeeding Facilities - Australian Breastfeeding AssociationSubsidised Uniforms*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.How To ApplyIf you require further information about the position, please contact Sean Morley, Financial Accountant on 03 8099 6399.Applicationsmust include a Resume and address the Key Selection Criteria outlining your suitability to the role. To address the Key Selection Criteria, you will need to write short statements explaining how you meet the criteria, or how you demonstrate the capability. We encourage you to keep your responses concise.To be eligible for employment at Melton City Council you must be legally entitled to work in Australia.All successful applicants will need to undertake pre-employment requirements including but not limited to a satisfactory criminal history record check. Successful applicants must be able to comply with any public health orders applicable to local government.We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. 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