The Accounts Officer position utilises Accounts Payable and Procurement functions to support the efficient and effective processing of supplier and other creditor transactions from purchase order to payment. In addition, the position undertakes a range of bookkeeping and financial administrative duties to support the management of the organisation’s financial resources.
Accounts Payable & Procurement
Reporting & Organisational Support
Quality, Compliance & Safety
- Relevant qualification and/or equivalent experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
- Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office 365; experience with advanced accounting systems is highly regarded; experience with payroll, procurement, and contract management systems is desirable.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive stakeholder relationships and communicate with diverse individuals in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Organisational Skills: High level of organisational skills and ability to manage a portfolio of responsibilities and scheduled tasks.
- Resilience:
Ability to demonstrate resilience and meet targets and objectives within a pressured environment.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Cultural Competence: Knowledge of safe and appropriate culturally centred practices for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander focused services, including employment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- Child Safety Commitment: Understanding of the purpose and expectations of the Victorian Child Secure Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child-safe organization in both practice and culture.
- *A police check, Working with Children Check, Vaccination Certificate and current Driver Licence are required for all positions.
closing date of 22/10/2026.
About Us
Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children and young people can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. All children have the right to be children and live free of abuse and neglect, so they can grow, learn, and develop. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles.