Job Description
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
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Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
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Reference: ****
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Lead reliable purchasing and payment services that keep essential operations moving.
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Are you an experienced purchasing and accounts payable leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting people and keeping important services moving?
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This is a great opportunity to lead a small, service-focused team that plays a practical and important role in supporting Forest Fire Management Victoria and broader emergency management operations across Victoria.
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In this role, you will:
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lead purchasing and accounts payable workflow, including invoice triage, coding, approvals, payment readiness and issue resolution
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manage and support a team of four staff, building a positive, collaborative and service-focused culture
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provide practical advice to operational teams on purchasing, receipting, invoices, supplier queries and compliance requirements
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investigate and resolve complex payment, invoice and inventory ordering issues
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use financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
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support month-end processes, reporting, accruals and forecasting inputs
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strengthen internal controls, record keeping, audit readiness and compliance with financial delegations
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contribute to continuous improvement in systems, processes, templates and guidance
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support urgent financial processing and operational requirements during emergency management activity and peak fire season.
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About you
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You will bring strong purchasing and accounts payable experience, sound judgement and a practical approach to improving how work gets done. You are comfortable working with detail, managing competing priorities and helping others understand what is needed to get things moving.
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You will also bring:
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experience in purchasing, accounts payable, invoice management, supplier queries, financial coding and reporting
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leadership experience, including managing workflow, coaching staff and supporting team performance
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confidence using finance systems, particularly Oracle, and Microsoft Excel
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an understanding of Victorian Government procurement, financial processing and compliance requirements
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robust analytical skills and the ability to turn data into practical insights
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a collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams.
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A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver's licence with willingness to travel within Victoria may be required.
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You will be part of a branch that works across procurement, logistics, fleet, inventory and emergency management support — helping ensure the right resources are available when and where they are needed.
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We offer:
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meaningful work that supports Victoria's emergency management readiness
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a collaborative and practical workplace culture
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opportunities to lead and improve service delivery
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hybrid work arrangements, where operational requirements allow
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the chance to support teams working on important public land, fire and emergency management outcomes.
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Specialist/Technical
Expertise/Qualifications
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Demonstrated senior experience in purchasing and accounts payable functions, including invoice management, purchase orders, supplier queries, financial coding, reporting and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
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Proven people leadership capability, including managing workflow, supporting team performance, coaching staff and building a positive, service-focused team culture.
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Proven experience using Oracle finance systems and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and basic data analysis techniques to monitor workflow, identify issues and support reporting.
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Proven experience working within the Victorian Government procurement framework, with a strong understanding of purchasing, compliance and financial processing requirements.
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Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify trends or anomalies, and provide practical insights to support decision-making.
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A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver's licence with willingness to travel within Victoria may be required to support operational and inventory activities.
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This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North with hybrid work arrangements available.
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To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
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Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.
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How to Apply:
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If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.
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Click the 'Apply' button and you'll be redirected to a new platform and create an account.
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Applications close *****pm on Monday, 24 August ****.
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All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
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Other relevant information:
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Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
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DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
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We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact
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We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .
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Applications close Monday 24 August **** at *****pm
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📌 Purchasing And Accounts Payable Lead (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
📍 Victoria