- Hybrid Working
- Part-time role (0.6 FTE), commencing February 2027 (based on 35 hours per week)
- Exciting change agenda and fantastic new team
- Salary: $79k - $84k + Super
- Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 195,125 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and excellent food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

Bring your eye for detail and customer-focused approach to Merri-bek City Council’s Financial Services branch.

Reporting to the Team Leader Accounts, you’ll help keep Council’s accounts payable services running smoothly by processing supplier invoices accurately and on time, matching purchase orders and receipts, checking GST treatment and supporting payment runs. You’ll reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies and work with staff and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment enquiries.

Working closely with the Accounts Payable team and colleagues across Council, you’ll maintain complete payment records,



monitor electronic approval workflows and review supplier record creations and changes in line with Council procedures and delegated authority. You’ll also support month-end and year-end activities and contribute ideas to improve processes, while maintaining confidentiality, strong financial controls and responsive customer service.

Skills and experience required to perform the role

- Certificate IV in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration or a related discipline, or relevant demonstrated experience in accounts payable or financial administration.
- Experience accurately processing high volumes of invoices and payments, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Sound understanding of accounting principles, GST, purchase order matching and financial controls.
- Confidence using financial systems.
- Clear communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and Council staff.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines, work collaboratively and identify practical process improvements.

What the role can offer

- Extensive opportunities for training & career development
- Salary sacrifice options
- A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
- Employer-supported study assistance schemes
- Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

- Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
- Purchase leave
- Ceremonial leave
- Gender affirmation leave
- Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Glenn Johnston (Financial Accounting Coordinator) on 9240 2482.

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description.

How to apply





Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

📌 Accounts Payable Officer (Coburg)
🏢 Merri-bek City Council
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