Payables & Expenses Officer

About CitiPower and Powercor: 

Part of the Victorian Power Networks (VPN), CitiPower and Powercor, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 1.3 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly, we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people. As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand. If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, customer-focused professional to join our team in a 12-month fixed term and part time (22.5 hours per week) role based at our Melbourne CBD office.

This role will be a key contributor to delivering the Payables and Expenses function; which includes accounts payable, employee travel & expense and credit card programs. This involves delivering high quality work that aligns with shareholder, regulatory, legislative and customer expectations. Additionally, you will apply keen attention to detail across a range of processes and action in required timeframes.

The main focus of this role will be supporting Beon Energy Solutions, also part of the Victoria Power Networks (VPN) group of companies and is an unregulated electrical contracting business.

This is an entry-level position, ideal for candidates looking to grow their career. We welcome applicants seeking flexible work arrangements, including adjusted hours to support work-life balance.

What you’ll deliver:

• Action processes in accordance with policies and procedures and within specified timeframes.
• Promptly address and resolve workflows and related issues to minimise overdue payments.
• Manage the physical credit card including issue through to cancellation.
• Proactively monitor and resolve issues relating to expenses processing.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional and broader business teams.
• Support the teams’ development through learning new tasks and training team on new tasks.

For more information on the role’s responsibilities, please click here to download the position description.

To succeed in the role, you’ll have:

• Previous work experience Accounts Payable role or similar.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and meet deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to problem solve.
• An understanding of reimbursements and claims.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to support a fair workplace for all

We are committed to building a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities and ages are valued for who they are and empowered to do their best. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy (DEI), Reconciliation Action Plans and initiatives like Women in Power and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies network, we’re working to create equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women. Explore our benefits.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and strongly encourage First Peoples, women, people from the LGBTIQA community, culturally and racially marginalised people and people with disabilities to apply. We recognise how people from marginalised groups can face extra barriers and self-select out of recruitment processes.  With this in mind, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.

What’s next?

Please submit your application via our careers website by 23 January 2026. For further information on the position please download a copy of the Position Description via our website or reach out to Tom from the Talent team at careers@powercor.com.au

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.