About the role

Mater Group Finance is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join our high-performing Accounts Payable team in this permanent, full-time opportunity based at Newstead.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will manage a designated functional stream, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of financial transactions across the Mater.

Salary range: $93,103 - $102,572 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

This is a leadership-focused role where you will mentor team members, resolve complex transactional issues, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. You’ll also play a key part in system testing, audit readiness, and embedding change initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate a functional stream within the AP team
• Provide guidance and mentoring to team members
• Manage end-to-end AP processing and resolve complex issues
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digitisation initiatives
• Participate in system upgrades and user acceptance testing
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and deliver exceptional customer service

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable functions.

• Minimum 3 years in a team leader or senior Accounts Payable role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of GST, accrual accounting, and reconciliations
• Exposure to large, complex organisations (health sector desirable)

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close on February 26th. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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