Accounts Payable Officer

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 64 

Classification - Admin Grade 2 (Level 1 - Level 5)

Job Category - Accounts Payable Clerk

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About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home. Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

Accounts Payable Officer - Finance & Corporate Services

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

Colac Area Health currently has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our busy Finance & Corporate Services team.

The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function at Colac Area Health. This role provides a high level of finance and administrative support. We're looking for the next superstar to join our small but mighty team. You'll need to have strong attention to detail and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

What's required? 

 Essential:

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Finance Adminstrator Role
• Well-developed computer skills and literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a specific focus on numerical work
• Ability to prioritise work and meet tight timelines
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff members, customers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Financial Management Information Systems (i.e. Oracle or other)
• Advanced Customer Service Skills

Benefits of working with us

 Colac Area Health offers the following benefits;

• Supportive team environment
• Organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.

To apply visit: 

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person:  Emma Standen, Interim Director of Finance  

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Application closing date: Thursday 20th November 2025 

Position Description

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.