About the role

Mater is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our Group Finance team at the Newstead Campus on a full-time, maximum-term (12-month) contract.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in supporting Mater’s mission-driven healthcare services by contributing to the end-to-end accounts payable process across a large, complex organisation, while working in a collaborative and supportive finance environment.

Salary range: $78,888 - $87,731 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

In this role, you’ll support accurate, efficient, and compliant accounts payable operations across Mater, ensuring timely processing and strong stakeholder relationships.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and update vendor master data in accordance with procurement, compliance and segregation of duties (SOD) protocols.
• Administer the internal vendor onboarding SharePoint site and act as the first point of contact for vendor-related queries.
• Verifying supplier bank details and monitoring changes using Eftsure
• Document and maintain master data management (MDM) processes, identifying and recommending improvements within established procedures.
• Supporting invoice-to-pay (I2P) processing, including OCR and zero-touch workflows
• Routing invoices for coding and approval in line with Delegations of Authority
• Processing supplier payments and preparing payment runs with accuracy and attention to detail
• Investigating and resolving invoice, payment, and reconciliation issues
• Reconciling vendor accounts, including credits, refunds, and adjustments
• Monitoring accounts payable mailboxes and providing timely, professional responses
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and support audit activities by providing relevant documentation and information. Accurate matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices prior to posting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

About you

You are a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, customer-focused outcomes.

You will bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Experience in a large or complex organisation (healthcare experience highly regarded)
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft D365, Kofax OCR, Eftsure, or similar
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and general accounting principles
• High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and data management skills
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

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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