We are looking for a Finance Officer to join our team and be responsible for ensuring that accounts payable processes are performed accurately and efficiently and within departmental priorities.

Job details

In this role, you will be responsible for accurate and proficient performance of accounts payable processing, supporting the Accounts Payable Team Lead in delivering departmental targets and priorities You will become part of a team that provides efficient and effective Accounts Payable Services to the Department and Hospital and Health Services while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, agreed service specifications and performance standards.

What you'll do

• Completion of the payment of accounts utilising SAP Vendor Invoice Management System (VIM) for Purchase Orders, Non-Purchase Orders, and payment of Staff Claims, bulk payment uploads.
• Provide advice on accounts payable issues as a service provider, through communication and consultation and well-informed responses to queries by completing relevant SAP data analysis.
• Assist in planning and allocation of staff workloads and ensure all accounts have been completed within relevant legislation, policies and procedures whilst meeting agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as per Finance Transactions Service Level Agreements.
• Participate in staff training programs to multi-skill workers ensuring staff development encompasses all facets of accounts payable duties.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

• Knowledge of an integrated financial management system and other software applications (eg databases, spreadsheets) relevant to an accounts payable unit, including data entry and retrieval skills.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the accounts payable function consistent with the Department of Health and other government agency directives.
• High standard of communication, problem solving and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, meet deadlines and organise work priorities.
• Well-developed ability to build and maintain appropriate relationships with team members, vendors and corporate divisions stakeholders.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds. Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.ﾠﾠ

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QLD649452 Finance Officer Accounts Paybale RD (PDF, 1,005KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Pack - July 2025 (PDF, 911KB)
  Application Kit