Corporate and System Services Directorate | Accounting/Finance

- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employeeperks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellnessprograms

About Us

TheCity of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs ofPerth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches andwetlands to theme parks and world-class recreationfacilities.

Atthe City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government –we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our peoplefirst. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact byhelping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place tobe.

About the Role

Wehave an exciting opportunity for a passionate AccountsPayable Coordinator to lead and coordinate the City'sAccounts Payable function.

Reportingto the Service Lead Budgeting and Accounting , thisrole leads a small team responsible for the accurate and timelyprocessing of supplier invoices, creditor payments and relatedfinancial transactions. The position oversees the end-to-endaccounts payable function, including payment processing,reconciliations, governance reporting and audit support, whileensuring compliance with legislative requirements, policies andinternal controls.

Therole also manages the City's Corporate Credit Card Program andInsurance Claims function and plays a key role in drivingcontinuous improvement, service excellence and robust financialgovernance across the organisation.

About you

We'reseeking an experienced Accounts PayableCoordinator with a strong focus on leadership, customerservice and financial governance.

Inaddition to demonstrated experience, you'll need tohave:

- A post-secondary qualification in accounting, finance orbusiness.
- Experience leading or supervising a team in an accounts payableor finance environment.
- Sound knowledge of accounting principles,



GST requirements andfinancial controls.
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solvingskills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagementskills.
- Experience improving processes and implementing continuousimprovement initiatives.

Salary and Benefits:

Starting from Level 5 Step 1 - Level6 Step 4 ($96,998 - $112,705) of the City of Cockburn IndustrialAgreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.

Need more information?

We encourage applicants toread the position description for a full understanding of the rolebefore applying. For a confidential discussion about the role,please contact Amy Hacking, Service Lead Budgeting and Accountingon .

You will need to address the selectioncriteria detailed in the Position Description andAdvertisement as part of your application (maximum of twopages).

Tobe eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work inAustralia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants arerequired to undergo a pre-employment process which includes afitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening,qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated CriminalHistory Check.

Closing Date:

Friday 21 August 2026 at 5pm. The City ofCockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close theadvertising period early. We are currently not acceptingapplications from agencies.

Wevalue equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburnstrongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.Every applicant is valued here.

City of Cockburn
Whadjuk Boodjar
9 Coleville Crescent,
Spearwood 6163

PO Box 1215, Bibra Lake DC ,
Western Australia, 6965

Office opening hours:

8.30am to 4.30pm
Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The City of Cockburn acknowledges the Nyungar people of Beeliar Boodjar. Long ago, now and in the future they care for Country.
We acknowledge a continuing connection to Land, Waters and Culture and pay our respects to Elders, past and present.

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📌 Accounts Payable Coordinator (City of Cockburn)
🏢 The City of Cockburn
📍 City of Cockburn