Payables & Expenses Officer

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

About CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we're proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we're here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we're essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we're committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It's why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we're doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we're focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, customer-focused professional to join our team in a full-time and permanent role based at our Melbourne CBD office.

This role will be a key contributor to delivering the Payables and Expenses function; which includes accounts payable, employee travel & expense and credit card programs. This involves delivering high quality work that aligns with shareholder, regulatory, legislative and customer expectations. Additionally, you will apply keen attention to detail across a range of processes and action in required timeframes.

What you'll deliver:

• Action processes in accordance with policies and procedures and within specified timeframes.
• Promptly address and resolve workflows and related issues to minimise overdue payments.
• Manage the physical credit card including issue through to cancellation.
• Proactively monitor and resolve issues relating to expenses processing.
• Generate reports and action in accordance with established processes.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional and broader business teams.
• Support the teams' development through learning new tasks and training team on new tasks.

To succeed in the role, you'll have:

• Previous work experience in a fast paced and high-volume Accounts Payable role
• Intermediate/Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and meet deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to problem solve.
• An understanding of reimbursements and claims.

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we're committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.

What's next?

If you possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity, please submit your application by 31 October 2025.

For a full copy of the Position Description please contact Tom via

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.