Job No: GISC333 Location: Glen Innes

Permanent Full-Time | 70 hours per fortnight From $72,083 p.a. (incl. super) | Monthly RDO

Make your next career move count

If you’re someone who loves accuracy, thrives on well‑organised financial workflows and enjoys being the go‑to person for smooth accounts payable operations, this role is a chance to step into a reliable, supportive local government team. You’ll play a key part in keeping Council’s financial systems running efficiently, ensuring payments are correct, compliant and delivered on time.

Why Work With Us

Joining Glen Innes Severn Council means contributing to essential community services while enjoying a workplace that values safety, flexibility and professional growth. Benefits include:

- Salary packaging options (novated leasing & remote area housing benefits)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Monthly RDO
- Long service leave after 5 years
- Corporate wellbeing programs & vaccinations
- PPE supplied
- Ongoing training and professional development

About Our Region Glen Innes Severn Council spans 5,487 km² in the beautiful New England region of NSW, covering Glen Innes and the villages of Deepwater, Emmaville, Glencoe, Wellingrove and Red Range. Enjoy a friendly rural lifestyle, short commutes, affordable housing, access to beaches and regional centres, and excellent recreational and sporting facilities.

About the Role The Creditors Officer delivers accurate, timely and compliant accounts payable services that support Council’s financial operations. You’ll maintain creditor records, process payments, complete reconciliations and contribute to continuous improvement across financial systems and workflows.

Key Responsibilities





- Deliver end‑to‑end accounts payable processing with accuracy and compliance
- Maintain up‑to‑date creditor master data and manage supplier credit applications
- Complete monthly reconciliations and assist with BAS, petty cash audits and credit card reviews
- Prepare financial reports including aged payables, creditor payments and GST‑related information
- Provide professional customer service support when required
- Contribute to workflow improvements and support training of new or relief finance staff

About You

Essential

- Experience in accounts payable administration
- Strong customer service focus
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Working knowledge of GST requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Competent computer skills, including basic spreadsheet design
- Sound numerical skills and high attention to detail

Desirable

- Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles
- Experience using Civica Altitude or similar financial systems
- Class C Driver Licence

Interested In Applying?

- Carefully download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment, together with the position description to familiarise yourself with the role and application process
- Please upload documents in PDF or word format only




- Please note that as part of Glen Innes Severn Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks. This may include: reference checks; national criminal police check; functional/medical assessment; qualification verification; Working with Children Check and NDIS verification.
- Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email communication notifications are used for but not limited to: application received, interview booking tools, confirmation of interview, request for references/more information, delay notifications, testing/assessments (aptitude/psychometric/industry specific) and application outcomes (unsuccessful before or after interview)
- Please regularly check your 'junk mail' or ensure our email address [email protected] is set to trustworthy

Need More Information or Assistance?

Applications close

5:00pm on Tuesday 6 October 2026

Position related enquiries

Fiona O’Brien

Management Accountant

Phone – 02 6730 2373

Email – [email protected]

Application process enquiries

Helen Stapleton

Human Resources Officer

Phone – 02 6730 2303

Email – [email protected]

Council is an EEO employer. Women, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability, and members of racial, ethnic, and ethno-religious minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Bernard Smith - General Manager

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