About your new role:
As the Team Leader Accounts Payable, you will provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight to a team responsible for processing supplier payment requests. Your role is vital in ensuring payments are managed efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and external legislation, including the ANTS (Goods & Services Tax) Act 2000 and the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act.

You will also act as a key contact point for resolving complex queries, supporting internal and external stakeholders, and driving improvements in accounts payable practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, support, and guide Accounts Payable and purchasing requisitioners.

Prioritise and monitor invoice workflows to ensure efficient processing through the invoice management system.

Ensure compliance with all applicable procedures, policies, and legislative requirements.

Maintain system integrity and proactively address audit recommendations.

Oversee GRIR (Goods Receipt Invoice Receipt) reporting and drive best-practice financial operations.

Support officer training and development through procedure reviews and performance monitoring.

Maintain strict information security and confidentiality across all activities.

Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the procure-to-pay process.

Communicate service issues and performance updates to the Supervisor – Accounts Payable.

Manage and balance workloads in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We're looking for people who have:

Proven leadership experience in a financial services or accounts payable setting.

Strong knowledge of relevant financial legislation and regulatory frameworks.

A proactive mindset, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to service excellence.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight

Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

Personal and professional development courses

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.