Purchasing Administrator / Accounts Payable Officer | Higher Education | Sydney | $80,000–$90,000 + Super (HEW 4)
The Opportunity
A leading university in Sydney is seeking a Purchasing Administrator / Accounts Payable Officer to join their finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procure-to-pay (P2P) experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is looking to develop their career within the higher education sector.
This role combines purchasing administration with accounts payable responsibilities, supporting the smooth operation of the procurement function while ensuring suppliers and purchase orders are managed efficiently.
The Role
Working as part of a supportive finance team, you'll be responsible for maintaining supplier records, supporting the purchase order process, and ensuring invoices are processed accurately.
You'll also play a key role in supporting ongoing system enhancements, so we're looking for someone who is tech-savvy and comfortable working with finance systems.
Key Responsibilities
Manage supplier onboarding and vendor maintenanceProcess purchase orders and provide PO support to internal stakeholdersPerform three-way matching, invoice processing,



and reconciliationsMaintain purchasing system data and support procurement administrationLiaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queriesEnsure procurement processes comply with university policiesAssist with system improvements and implementation activities
About the Candidate
Previous experience within a Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Purchasing Administration, or Accounts Payable roleStrong understanding of purchase orders, supplier onboarding, invoice processing, reconciliations, and vendor maintenanceTech-savvy with exposure to finance systems or system implementationsOracle experience will be highly regardedStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsA personable team player with a proactive and customer-focused approachExperience within higher education or another large, complex organisation is advantageous but not essential
What's on Offer
Salary of $80,000–$90,000 + Super (HEW 4)Opportunity to join a leading university in SydneySupportive and team-oriented team environmentExposure to systems and process improvement initiativesExcellent career development opportunities within higher education
If you're an experienced Purchasing Administrator or Accounts Payable professional looking to join a purpose-driven organisation where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Purchasing Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Charterhouse
📍 New South Wales