Accounts Officer

• Be a key and active participant in the Finance department
• Convenient burwood east location with free parking 
• Full time ongoing role

About Triple Zero Victoria

Triple Zero Victoria (TZV) provides the critical link between the Victorian community and the state’s emergency services agencies. It provides Victoria’s 24-hour emergency call-taking and dispatch services for Police, Fire, Ambulance and VICSES.  

This integration of emergency services communications within Triple Zero Victoria is unique in Australia and rare worldwide. The team at Triple Zero Victoria are deeply committed to the community they serve and are among the most dedicated and highly skilled in their field.

About the Role

The main purpose of the role is to provide support for the Finance department in delivering TZV’s accounts 
payable and accounts receivable responsibilities in a timely manner through the provision of excellent 
customer service while complying with organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements. 

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and prompt responses to stakeholder queries
• Enter financial data into GP WorkPlace and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains systems accurately and on time
• Take responsibility for processing invoices efficiently and preparing monthly accrual journals that reflect incurred costs correctly
• Identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist management with guidance and support on matters relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable.

About You

It is desirable that you have experience  in working within the  public sector and demonstrate numerical competence, attention to detail and be able to effectively communicate.  

The successful candidate will have the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable role in a medium to large and 
  complex organisation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a wide range 
  of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines
• An aptitude for problem solving in the context of accounting and financial compliance
• Diploma/ Tertiary qualification in Accounting and/or Finance 
   

What We Can Offer You

You will be supporting a critical service to the Victorian community and will be rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and employee benefits including:

• Employee assistance program for employees and eligible family members
• Discounted health insurance, banking services and gym membership
• ‘Memberlink’ discount card, accepted by 1,000's of retailers and services providers
• Free staff parking at all our sites
• Salary packaging options after an initial service period

Triple Zero Victoria is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our workplace. We encourage and celebrate diversity in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for our roles. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the Victorian community in which we live.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button which will direct you to the Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. From here you can submit your application, which should include a current resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and linking your experience to the position.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via our Triple Zero Victoria Careers Portal. We kindly ask that you do not send your application by email as we require you to complete a mandatory application form to accompany your application.

For a confidential discussion, please email Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.

Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Sunday 7 December 2025.

Other Relevant Information

Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a Permanent Resident. If you have applied for an ongoing position, you can only be considered for a fixed term period of employment that does not exceed your visa term. Employment will be subject to providing evidence of your Australian working rights.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical Declaration, with employment subject to a National Police Check clearance.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Triple Zero Victoria's Careers team via Careers@triplezero.vic.gov.au.