• Based at our Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 ($114,231.00 – 130,786.00) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Senior Coordinator, Accounts Payable & Receivable plays an important role in ensuring the effective management of accounts payable and receivable processes while driving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the university's financial framework. Reporting to the Associate Director, Finance & Travel Services, this position leads a team of Accounts Payable & Receivable professionals, fostering a high-performance culture, and aligning Accounts Payable & Receivable services with the strategic objectives of the Customer Experience Division and the university.

As the Senior Coordinator, Accounts Payable & Receivable you will:

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable & Receivable team, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance and service delivery.
• Continually evaluate progress and re-prioritise work based on changing needs and strive for excellence and effectively overcome barriers to achieve outcomes. Monitor progress and risks, adapt personal and team priorities and plans as required.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice verification, processing, and payment and ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors, suppliers, and contractors while adhering to payment terms.
• Coordinate and resolving discrepancies in invoices, credit notes, and supplier statements to prevent payment delays.
• Oversee the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment collections, and reconciliation.
• Monitor outstanding receivables, following up on overdue accounts, and implementing effective collection strategies.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them) with extensive relevant experience; OR extensive experience with management expertise; OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and/or training.
• Experience in Accounts Payable or Receivable with a demonstrated ability to manage and resolve complex issues.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Accounts Payable & Receivable professionals, with a focus on fostering a high-performance culture.
• In-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable & Receivable, compliance, regulatory and audit obligations

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

• For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Lisa Wilkinson (Associate Director, Finance & Travel Services) at lisa.wilkinson@deakin.edu.au
• For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Position Description - Senior Coordinator Accounts Payable and Receivable.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 9^th March 2025.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.