Vacancy Type: Casual - Please note that this is a casual position, with work offered on an as-needed basis to support operational requirements, including periods of staff leave, illness and other workforce shortages.
Number of Positions Available: Multiple (Casual)
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Tuesday 27 October 2026
About the Opportunity
What the role entails
The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible to the Team Leader, Customer Accounting for the timely and accurate data entry from payment vouchers and journals which contribute to the efficient operation of the accounts payable function. The Accounts Payable Officer performs a quality assurance function on data entry by other officers.
What you'll need to succeed
- Accurately processes financial information while maintaining high levels of productivity.
- Uses financial systems and office software to support efficient processing and reporting
- Works with initiative and strong attention to detail under general direction.
- Identifies and resolves issues and effectively meets customer needs.
- Builds positive working relationships and communicated effectively with stakeholders.
- Managers competing priorities, organises workloads and meets deadlines in high-volume environments.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Treasury and Audit regulations in respect to the payment of accounts
About the Business The Office of the Public Trustee (Public Trustee) operates as part of the Attorney-General’s Department and was established on 1 January 1881, under the Public Trustee Act 1995 (SA). It offers services to South Australians, including will preparation, powers of attorney, and administration of deceased estates and trusts.
The Public
Trustee is also responsible for managing the personal, legal, and financial affairs of individuals who are unable to handle these matters on their own.
At the heart of our work is our commitment to protecting the wishes and interests of those we serve.
For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also The Public Trustee, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Public Trustee | Public Trustee
Special Conditions for Employment
Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.
- Employment-related Screening Check required.
Additional Notes
You will be prompted to attach your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter (2 pages) after you have answered the questions via the link below. For more information please download the Job Application Pack and Job and Person Specifications.
For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Berni Hand, Team Leader Customer Accounting, The Public Trustee on +61 8 7133 7091 or ****@sa.gov.au
Click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.
The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
The South Australian public sector supports versatile ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.
📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Casual) (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General'S Department South Australia
📍 Adelaide
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