Job Description

At Ambulance Victoria (AV) we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. This is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you will join a team dedicated to bringing our vision to be a world leading ambulance service to life.

We are seeking a Accounts Payable Officer to provide support for our Finance Department.

This is a Full Time, Permanent position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Ballarat in line with our hybrid working model.

About the role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, responsibilities of this position include, but not limited to:

• Undertake accounts payable assessment and processing for delivery of accurate payment of creditor accounts within AV policies, procedures and delegations
• Act as a first point of contact for creditor queries, maintaining a high standard of customer service to enhance AV's reputation
• Maintain accurate records and maintain confidentiality of account details compliant with record management, data security and privacy legislation
• Ensure general ledger coding and other data for all invoices to be entered into Oracle Financials is accurate and if there are any discrepancies, resolve and amend where applicable
• Provide ad hoc Oracle reports, general administrative duties, ad hoc Reception support and other tasks as required

About you

To be considered for this position you will possess a certificate in Business/Finance or equivalent (desirable). Other requirements include:

• Experience working in an accounts payable department and competent at intermediate level in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
  • Proven proficient accounts payable skills with an ability to meet performance output targets
  • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and quality control
• Professional and mature with sound judgement to ensure matters of a confidential or sensitive nature are handled appropriately and diplomatically
  • Diligent with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Established problem solving skills to enable the identification of issues and the judgement to determine appropriate courses of action 

Working at Ambulance Victoria

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community.  If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to life at AV, we want to hear from you!

Important information

By applying for a position, you agree to undertake an assessment of any Secondary Employment or outside interests, in line with AV's Secondary Employment procedure. This is required to ensure there is no perceived or actual conflict of interest for AV should you be successful and commence in the role.

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified AV2 under the Ambulance Victoria (Management and Administrative Staff) Enterprise Agreement 2021

The position description can be found on the AV Careers website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au.

How to apply

Your application is an integral part of the selection process and should include: 

• Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
• Current resume

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm (AEDT) on Friday 17 October. Applications must be submitted via the AV Careers Centre website https://careers.ambulance.vic.gov.au to be considered. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

For further information, please refer to ‘Applying for a position with Ambulance Victoria‘. For any further queries please contact recruitment via recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au or 03 9840 3653.

At all levels of our organisation a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people. In the event you require a reasonable adjustment to support your application for this role, please contact us at recruitment@ambulance.vic.gov.au and a member of our Recruitment & Selection team will be in touch.