Accounts Payable Officer

About this Opportunity

• Continuing, Part-Time ( 0.9 FTE)
• Corporate Services Division, Finance
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 4
• Total Remuneration $79,324 to $83,785 pa (including salary of $67,030 to $70,800 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

Join CQUniversity’s Finance Directorate, where we provide strategic financial leadership and high-quality operational support to ensure the effective management of the University’s financial resources and compliance with relevant regulations.

As an Accounts Payable Officer, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of the University’s financial processes. Working under the guidance of the Coordinator, Accounts Payable, this role involves providing reliable financial, administrative, and clerical support to help ensure the efficient delivery of accounts payable services.

Take the next step in your career by joining CQUniversity’s supportive team, where you’ll contribute meaningfully to a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation!

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)*
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave*
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave*
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Ability to acquire a strong knowledge of University wide finance related policies and processes and implement these concepts as required.
• Experience using large financial information systems and business support software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A diploma-level qualification with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 4 November 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6619

Contact Details: 

Leesa Lynch

(07) 4923 2150

l.lynch@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. 

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

*Pro-rata for part-time employees

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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