Accounts Payable Manager

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Accounts Payable Officers at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Accounts Payable Manager

Why Join RMH?

• Full time ongoing opportunity | 80 hours per fortnight
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of 5 Accounts Payable Officers
• Hybrid | 3 days in the office | Parkville location

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team. In this role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment while driving process improvements and operational excellence.

You will oversee payment operations, maintain strong financial controls, and ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will enhance service delivery, lead system and process improvements, and develop a collaborative, high-performing Accounts Payable team.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 Accounts Payable Officers
• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable across 3 entities
• Manage weekly payment runs and ad hoc payments
• Ensure AP processes comply with internal controls and company policies
• Maintain both automated and manual payment processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations
• Assist with audit requirements and compliance reporting
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and system enhancements
• Support the team with complex queries and drive best practice across AP operations

About You

• 5+ years' experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a senior or leadership capacity
• Experience working within complex, multi-entity environments
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Hands-on and detail-oriented with solid technical AP knowledge
• Proven leadership ability with a coaching and development mindset

Benefits Of Working At RMH

• Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.