Join Our Team - Team Leader, Creditors - Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC)

Are you a finance professional ready to lead with purpose in one of Australia's most unique and culturally rich local government areas? Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) is seeking a dynamic Team Leader, Creditors to oversee our end-to-end Accounts Payable operations, ensuring timely vendor payments, policy compliance, and continuous process improvement.

What we offer:

• Based in Cairns or any TSIRC Division
• $71,838 - $75,322.00 per annum
• Full time Fixed term in Cairns
• Full Time Permanent in the Torres Strait region
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Additional public holidays gazetted by TSIRC
• Uniforms

About us:

Torres Strait Regional Council (TSIRC) is the largest employer in the Torres Strait serving 15 ‘outer' island communities with unique characteristics and service requirements. Beyond traditional local government services, we are deeply invested in the social, environmental, and economic development of our region. We are values driven and work as One with respect for Ailan Kastom.

About the role:

This pivotal role leads our Creditors team to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all vendor invoices, corporate card transactions, and Councillor payments. You will be responsible for overseeing reconciliations, audits, supplier engagement, and training while championing internal controls and fraud prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a small, high performing Creditor's team
• Ensure compliance with Council policies, legislation, and financial regulations
• Reconcile creditor accounts and ensure ledger integrity
• Oversee and process corporate credit card transactions
• Maintain effective supplier relationships and resolve escalated issues
• Conduct training on systems and Council procedures
• Provide data integrity checks and ensure fraud controls are enforced
• Deliver audit ready financial documentation and reporting
• Champion process improvement and operational efficiency.

About you:

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable leadership within a local government or corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and compliance frameworks (e.g. Techone).
• Ability to supervise and support team members across diverse locations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Ready to apply?

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://torstrarc.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6821201

Submit a cover letter and an updated resume outlining your experience and alignment to the role's responsibilities by Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

For more information: Contact Linda Tarsitano on 07 4034 5755 or email linda.tarsitano@tsirc.qld.gov.au