• ​​Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus​ + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time | 14.70 hours per week | 12-month Fixed-Term
• $86,744 - $97,290 (HEW 5) + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part-time)

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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.

Why work with us?

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Bring your accounts payable experience, attention to detail and customer-focused approach to our collaborative Finance & Travel team. In this 12-month fixed-term, part-time role, you'll help deliver efficient financial services, build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the University.

The role at a glance:

• Accurately verify and process the University's financial transactions, including local and overseas expenditure, as part of broader payables and administrative duties.
• Ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, legislative requirements and audit standards.
• Meet month-end processing deadlines within a high-volume transaction environment.
• Provide high-quality customer service, advice and support on accounts payable matters.
• Work closely with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve account enquiries, reconcile statements, follow up outstanding invoices and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy and service delivery
• Build strong working relationships across the University and with external partners

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A relevant qualification and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Demonstrated experience of standard procedures for processing invoices, payments, reconciliations and accounts payable processes
• Ideally experience within a large organisation with established financial systems
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Confident dealing with internal and external stakeholders, from routine enquiries through to resolving payment issues, with the communication skills to build relationships along the way
• A willingness to learn, take initiative and quickly develop confidence working with new systems, processes and financial procedures.

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 Melissa Morrison (Senior Coordinator, Accounts Payable & Receivable) on melissa.morrison@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Accounts Payable Officer.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11.55PM

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.