In-Demand Accounting occupations Jobs in Melbourne Northern Suburbs, Vic

Purchasing and Accounts Payable Lead
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
11d
Procurement Specialist
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
11d
Finance Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
11d
Senior Procurement Specialist
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
11d
Admin and Finance Assistant
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Databases
- Communication skills
9d
VCE Accounting/Business Management, 7-10 Humanities
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education
- Leadership
11d
Payroll Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- Communication skills
11d
Manager, Accounting Policy
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
11d
Revenue Service Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Education
- Communication skills
10d
Business Manager - 0.6 Fixed Term
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
4d
Accountant
CHOICE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS —Nunawading VIC
- $80,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Quick Apply
10d
Treasury Analyst Credit Risk
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
5d
Manager, Finance Partnerships
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Finance
3d
Administrative Support Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $62,104 - $79,753 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
5d
Audit Officer (Schools)
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- SharePoint
5d
Senior Procurement Officer, Budget Finance & Investment
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
10d
Manager - Group Procurement
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Leadership
11d
Reporting and Compliance Manager
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $166,938 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Budgeting
4d
Senior Analyst, Accounting Policy
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
8d
Deputy Manager - Supply
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- ERP systems
- Administrative experience
8d

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Purchasing and Accounts Payable Lead

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$116,413 - $140,849 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Forklift Licence
Microsoft Excel
Accounts payable
Financial report writing
Analysis skills
Driver Licence
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2122

Lead reliable purchasing and payment services that keep essential operations moving.

Are you an experienced purchasing and accounts payable leader who enjoys solving problems, supporting people and keeping important services moving?

This is a great opportunity to lead a small, service-focused team that plays a practical and important role in supporting Forest Fire Management Victoria and broader emergency management operations across Victoria.

As the Purchasing and Accounts Payable Lead, you will oversee reliable, timely and compliant purchasing and accounts payable services for the Commercial, Logistics and Resources Branch within Bushfire and Forest Services. You will ensure data is of highest quality, reliable and readily available. You will manage workflow, support accurate financial processing, resolve supplier and invoice issues, strengthen controls and help improve the way services are delivered.

You will work in a collaborative environment where procurement, logistics, fleet, inventory and finance teams come together to support operational readiness, day-to-day service delivery and peak fire season requirements.

About the role

In this role, you will:

lead purchasing and accounts payable workflow, including invoice triage, coding, approvals, payment readiness and issue resolution
manage and support a team of four staff, building a positive, collaborative and service-focused culture
provide practical advice to operational teams on purchasing, receipting, invoices, supplier queries and compliance requirements
investigate and resolve complex payment, invoice and inventory ordering issues
use financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement
support month-end processes, reporting, accruals and forecasting inputs
strengthen internal controls, record keeping, audit readiness and compliance with financial delegations
contribute to continuous improvement in systems, processes, templates and guidance
support urgent financial processing and operational requirements during emergency management activity and peak fire season.

About you

You will bring strong purchasing and accounts payable experience, sound judgement and a practical approach to improving how work gets done. You are comfortable working with detail, managing competing priorities and helping others understand what is needed to get things moving.

You will also bring:

experience in purchasing, accounts payable, invoice management, supplier queries, financial coding and reporting
leadership experience, including managing workflow, coaching staff and supporting team performance
confidence using finance systems, particularly Oracle, and Microsoft Excel
an understanding of Victorian Government procurement, financial processing and compliance requirements
strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into practical insights
a collaborative style and the ability to build trusted relationships across teams.

A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel within Victoria may be required.

Why join us?

You will be part of a branch that works across procurement, logistics, fleet, inventory and emergency management support — helping ensure the right resources are available when and where they are needed.

We offer:

meaningful work that supports Victoria’s emergency management readiness
a collaborative and practical workplace culture
opportunities to lead and improve service delivery
hybrid work arrangements, where operational requirements allow
the chance to support teams working on important public land, fire and emergency management outcomes.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Demonstrated senior experience in purchasing and accounts payable functions, including invoice management, purchase orders, supplier queries, financial coding, reporting and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Proven people leadership capability, including managing workflow, supporting team performance, coaching staff and building a positive, service-focused team culture.
Proven experience using Oracle finance systems and Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables and basic data analysis techniques to monitor workflow, identify issues and support reporting.
Proven experience working within the Victorian Government procurement framework, with a strong understanding of purchasing, compliance and financial processing requirements.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data, identify trends or anomalies, and provide practical insights to support decision-making.
A forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel within Victoria may be required to support operational and inventory activities.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the , including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 24 August 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

Applications close Monday 24 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

11 August 2026

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