Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hawthorn

Job Category: Finance

About Us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centred care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast.

With over 600 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we provide integrated healthcare services including General Practice, Dental, Community Health, Allied Health, Mental Health, AOD, and Urgent Care services.

Our people are united by a shared purpose: delivering compassionate, person-centred care that strengthens communities. At AccessHC, you'll join a values-driven organisation that embraces Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality in everything we do.

About Us

AccessHC is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider supporting Melbourne communities through General Practice, Community Health, Mental Health, Allied Health, Dental and Urgent Care services. With over 600 staff, 200 volunteers and 17 locations, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Guided by our values of Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality, we offer a supportive workplace where you can grow your career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact every day.

T he Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance and Corporate Services team. Working within a cooperative and supportive environment, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions while supporting the financial sustainability of our organisation.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partnering Lead, you will be a key contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing invoices, purchase orders, reconciliations and creditor payments. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and contributing to an organisation that makes a genuine difference in the community.

About The Role

As the Accounts Payable Officer, you will support AccessHC's financial operations through the efficient administration of accounts payable processes and financial records.

You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices and payments, maintaining accurate vendor records, reconciling supplier statements, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with financial controls and organisational policies. Your expertise and attention to detail will help ensure the smooth delivery of essential healthcare and community services across our organisation.

This is a Permanent part-time 0.6 EFT hybrid role, reporting to the Finance Business Partnering Lead based in Hawthorn with the flexibility to spread the 22.6 hours across 3-4 days.

What We Offer

At AccessHC,



you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community. We foster a culture of connection, growth and belonging, providing opportunities to develop professionally while making a positive impact every day.

The Position Encompasses An Extensive Range Of Benefits

- A supportive and values-based culture alongside an engaged workforce
- Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance that includes flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health with programs like our Wellbeing Connector Program, Personal Resilience Plans and the Wellbeing Well
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

Desired Skills And Experience

What You Will Be Doing Key Responsibilities

- Process accounts payable transactions including supplier invoices, payment requests, reconciliations and creditor payments with accuracy and efficiency
- Manage purchase orders and ensure effective integration between procurement and accounts payable functions
- Allocate expenditure to appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres while ensuring compliance with GST and taxation requirements
- Investigate supplier discrepancies, reconcile statements and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders
- Support month-end activities, audits and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial processes and controls

What You Will Bring The skills and experience you will bring to this role as the successful candidate include:

- Minimum of 3 years' Accounts Payable experience
- Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Broad knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Desirable

- Experience using accounting software, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
- Certificate or Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping or related discipline

Compliance Requirements

- National Police Check
- International Police Check (if lived or worked overseas within the last 10 years)




- Working With Children Check
- Valid Australian Driver's Licence
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia

Attributes We Value

- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing responsibilities independently
- Creates a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for all
- Demonstrates empathy, respect and professionalism in every interaction
- Values collaboration and actively contributes to team success
- Embraces continuous improvement and innovation
- Takes ownership of work and delivers outcomes with accountability
- Proactive, customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach
- Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with AccessHC values of Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality

Apply Now Submit your application, including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Please refer to the position description here or on our website: Careers | Access Health and Community

Contact : Harry Udawattage, Finance Business Partnering Lead,

E: Harry.Udawattage @accesshc.org.au if you would like further information about the role.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a leading health and community organisation delivering meaningful outcomes
- Join a highly supportive and collaborative finance team
- Contribute to the financial sustainability of essential community services
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements and salary packaging benefits
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities
- Work within a values-driven organisation committed to innovation and quality
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities

Apply now so you do not miss this opportunity, as we will be assessing applications as they are received. No recruitment agencies please. Applications Close: 8th November 2026

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities. At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes.

We are committed to creating welcoming, culturally safe environments and building meaningful partnerships with First Nations peoples. As a vaccine-positive organisation, successful applicants will be required to undergo a Working With Children Check, Police Check, and where applicable, International Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check. Employment suitability is assessed on a case-by-case basis and a criminal history does not automatically preclude employment.

All applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Melbourne