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Accounts Payable Officer
Job No:
SHELL1361
Location:
Shellharbour NSW
Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Join our high‑performing Finance team and play a key role in supporting a rapidly growing Local Government area. This part‑time role offers the chance to work in a flexible, modern environment while contributing to the smooth and accurate payment of Council’s suppliers.
As an Accounts Payable Officer, you’ll support the AP Coordinator with verifying, processing and reconciling supplier invoices, keeping our operations running efficiently and ensuring our community receives the services it relies on.
Enjoy a rewarding role with real impact, backed by the benefits of working in local government:
- Exciting, meaningful career opportunities within a supportive team
- Relaxed coastal lifestyle in a fast‑growing region
- Flexible work options and genuine work/life balance
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.
- Permanent part time, 21 hours per week working 3 days (Monday - Wednesday)
- Commencing salary range from $65,163 - $71,945 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Plus 12% superannuation
- Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Bi-Annual Bonus Payments, weekly payrun, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
- Access to local government and employee benefits such as; Annual Award Increases, LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Health and wellbeing leave and more.
Please Note:
- This position requires a National Police History Check clearance.
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.
Contact: Cheryl Alford, Financial Services Manager on 02 4221 6094.
Closing date: Wednesday 15 April, at 11:30pm.
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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.
Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.
