Team Leader

4 weeks ago

Cairns Regional, Australia Torres Strait Island Regional Council Full time

See below the vacancy and the responsibilities as well as the key skills required for the role.

Cairns, Australia

Reference: 6821201

Join Our Team - Team Leader, Creditors - Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)

Are you a finance professional ready to lead with purpose in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich local government areas? Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a dynamic Team Leader, Creditors to oversee our end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely vendor payments, policy compliance, and continuous process improvement.

What we offer

- Based in Cairns or any TSIRC Division
- $71,838 - $75,322.00 per annum
- Full time Fixed term in Cairns
- Full Time Permanent in the Torres Strait region
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
- Uniforms

About us

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 ‘outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

About the role

This pivotal role leads our Creditors team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all vendor invoices, corporate card transactions, and Councillor payments. You will be responsible for overseeing reconciliations, audits, supplier engagement, and training while championing internal controls and fraud prevention.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise a small, high performing Creditor's team
- Ensure compliance with Council policies, legislation, and financial regulations
- Reconcile creditor accounts and ensure ledger integrity
- Oversee and process corporate credit card transactions
- Maintain effective supplier relationships and resolve escalated issues
- Conduct training on systems and Council procedures
- Provide data integrity checks and ensure fraud controls are enforced
- Deliver audit ready financial documentation and reporting
- Champion process improvement and operational efficiency.

About you

- Proven experience in Accounts Payable leadership within a local government or corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial systems and compliance frameworks (e.g. Techone).
- Ability to supervise and support team members across diverse locations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Ready to apply?

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://torstrarc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6821201

Submit a cover letter and an updated resume outlining your experience and alignment to the role's responsibilities by Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

For more information: Contact Linda Tarsitano on 07 4034 5755 or email linda.tarsitano@tsirc.qld.gov.au

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • ▷ Urgent: Team Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns Regional, Australia Mind Australia Limited Full time

    Make a real difference in people’s lives! Join our new Forensic Transitional Recovery Program in Cairns and lead a compassionate team supporting people with complex mental health challenges as they transition from long-term clinical care into independent community living. - Full-time | Fixed-term until 31 July 2026 | Monday to Friday - Base Salary from...

  • Team Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Torres Strait Island Regional Council Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Join Our Team - Team Leader, Creditors - Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)Are you a finance professional ready to lead with purpose in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich local government areas? Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a dynamicTeam Leader, Creditorsto oversee our end-to-end Accounts Payable...

  • Team Leader

    6 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Our Land division are the stewards for 60% of the land in Queensland and we deliver a variety of land and property services across Queensland, including land and asset valuations; state land administration and on ground management surveying services; native title claims and compensation; Indigenous land services; vegetation management; place names; and...

  • Team Leader

    4 hours ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Queensland Rail Full time $104,000 - $120,000 per year

    You'll connect Queensland. We'll connect you to an amazing career.Queensland Rail is built on strong connections, both within our teams and with the communities we serve. For over 150 years, we've been linking people and places. Now, we invite you to join us in continuing this proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future.What...

  • Team Leader

    6 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Resources Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    In this role you will:In collaboration with the Senior Land Officer, develop and implement project plans and lead and coordinate departmental staff and contractors to undertake risk management activities, including fire, pest plant and animal management and addressing unauthorised uses for the sustainable management of the natural and cultural heritage...

  • Student Reception Team Leader- St Mary's Catholic College, Woree

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns Regional, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time

    Contract Date: 24 January 2026 - 22 January 2027 Employment Type: Term Time, Fixed Term- 38 hours per week Salary Range: Administration Officer Level 4 $36.98 to $38.14 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation Closing Date for Applications: 10am, Wednesday 12 November 2025 St Mary's Catholic College, Woree St Mary’s Catholic College is a...

  • Sales Team Leader

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Australia Www.chandlermacleod.com Full time

    We’re proud to be partnering with Steve Jones Hardware Landscaper Centre – a trusted, family-run business that has served Brisbane with top-quality hardware, paving, and landscaping supplies for over 40 years. As pioneers of the combined hardware and landscape supply model, Steve Jones has grown to become one of Queensland’s largest resellers of...

  • Pharmacist Team Leader

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    About the role Mater Pharmacy has an opportunity for one of our current staff Pharmacists to become the acting Pharmacist Team Leader for Cancer Services in a full-time capacity for 12 months on a maximum-term contract, commencing in January 2026. Salary range: $73.12 - $76.30 per hour (Health Practitioner Level 5) plus superannuation and access to...

  • Team Leader

    3 days ago

    Cairns, Australia Schnitz Full time

    Own it while it's hot! Every job promises good culture and opportunity. But here, they’re real and yours for the taking. We’ve been serving up golden-crumbed, pan-fried schnitzels since 2007, using a traditional Polish family recipe. Yup, we’ve sure grown in that time - from a small family business into a nationwide franchise! But the passion and...

  • Warehouse Team Leader

    6 days ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia BlueScope Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Job Description BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like...