Officer, Contract Payment & Compliance

•    Perm. Full-time opportunity | Footscray office + WFH 
•    Play a vital role ensuring accurate, compliant contractor payments and financial controls
•    Salary: $73,156 + 12% super

About Greater Western Water
We’re water… and more.
GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits
•    We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH 
•    Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
•    Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave 
•    Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
•    Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
•    Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
•    Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity 
Join our Service Delivery team in a role that ensures our contractor payments are accurate, timely and fully compliant. 
As the Officer, Contracts Payment & Compliance, you’ll play a key part in validating completed work, processing payments, and maintaining strong financial controls across vendor transactions. 
You’ll manage requisitions and purchase orders, carry out essential system checks, and support transparency and accountability across our commercial operations. 
This is a great role for someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys working with both data and people, contributing to smooth operational and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities
•    Validate contractor work and ensure all payments align with contracts, completed works and compliance requirements.
•    Process invoices, claims and purchase orders with accuracy, following organisational policies and financial controls.
•    Conduct system checks and reconciliations to minimise discrepancies and strengthen audit readiness.
•    Manage requisitions and PO creation to support efficient operational delivery.
•    Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external contractors to resolve issues quickly and maintain smooth workflows.
•    Contribute to a safe, compliant and high-performing environment through active support of HSEQ expectations.

Skills & Experience
•    Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse information and resolve discrepancies.
•    Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively or independently.
•    Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word) and confident learning financial or works-management systems.
•    Experience in accounts payable, contract administration, procurement or similar roles (desirable).
•    Familiarity with SharePoint Online and financial/operational software (advantage).
•    Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent experience/qualification (desirable)

See yourself thrive
Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include but not limited to reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks. 

Applications close: 11:59pm Thursday, 4 December 2025.