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Senior Project Manager - Technology Contracts & Commercial Negotiations (12 Month FTC)+We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences.Australian Payments Plus (AP+) sits at the heart of Australia's payments ecosystem. We operate critical domestic payments infrastructure, connecting banks, financial institutions, retailers, businesses, government agencies and fintechs and helping Australians pay and get paid every day.We're building secure, resilient and innovative payment experiences for today and for Australia's digital future. Our work gives our people the opportunity to solve complex problems, influence important outcomes and make an impact at genuine national scale.We're driven by our values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy.The RoleAs our Senior Project Manager, you'll take the lead on a significant program of work focused on complex, high-value technology contracts, negotiations and renewals.This is not a traditional project management role. Alongside driving end-to-end delivery, you'll be responsible for shaping and executing negotiation strategies for critical technology arrangements, bringing together stakeholders from across Technology, Product, Legal, Risk, Finance and senior leadership.You'll work through complex commercial, technology and risk considerations, frame options and trade-offs for executives, and help drive timely decisions and strong outcomes for AP+.More broadly, you'll own project planning and execution, managing timelines, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and change to ensure successful delivery. This Role Is Responsible For:Leading complex, high-value technology contract negotiations and renewals, from negotiation strategy through to execution. Developing clear negotiation strategies, objectives and commercial positions in partnership with key stakeholders. Coordinating complex cross-functional negotiations across Technology, Product, Legal, Risk, Finance and senior executives. Working through contractual considerations relating to operational resilience, cybersecurity, cloud services, data protection, incident management, business continuity and disaster recovery. Framing complex issues into clear options, trade-offs and recommendations to support executive decision-making. Developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets and resource requirements. Proactively identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies. Maintaining strong governance, reporting and documentation throughout delivery. Building trusted relationships across AP+ and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuring project deliverables meet agreed objectives, quality standards and business requirements. In Order To Be Successful In This Role You'll Need To Demonstrate:Demonstrated experience leading complex, high-value technology contract negotiations and renewals, including developing and executing negotiation strategies. Strong understanding of technology contracts, particularly provisions relating to operational resilience, cybersecurity, cloud services, data protection, incident management, business continuity and disaster recovery. Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional negotiations across Technology, Product, Legal, Risk, Finance and senior executives. Strong commercial judgement and the ability to understand competing priorities and translate complexity into practical recommendations. Excellent executive stakeholder management, with the ability to clearly frame options and trade-offs and drive timely decisions. Significant experience delivering complex projects, with strong capability across planning, governance, budgets, resources, risk and stakeholder management. The existing position specification calls for 5+ years' Senior Project Manager experience. Strong influencing and relationship-management skills, including the ability to facilitate decision-making and communicate effectively across technical and business stakeholders. Experience within payments, financial services, technology or another complex regulated environment will be highly regarded. If you're a commercially minded Senior Project Manager who enjoys getting into the detail of major technology negotiations while bringing diverse stakeholders together to deliver an outcome, this is an opportunity to play an important role within Australia's payments infrastructure.Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it.
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+ We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You'll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work, taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships and flexibility in your daily life.We're driven by our core values: Lead with Heart, Learn for Tomorrow and Live our Legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it. The Purpose As a Payments Operations Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting the operational integrity and performance of Australia's payments ecosystem. Working within our Operations & Delivery team, you'll help ensure payment systems run smoothly, support the onboarding of new members and provide ongoing operational support to existing participants.This role combines operational analysis, incident management and stakeholder engagement to help maintain resilient, high-performing payment services. You'll work across teams to resolve issues, improve processes and deliver an exceptional experience for our members, while contributing to the continuous improvement of one of Australia's most critical payment infrastructures. This role is responsible for: Supporting the operational performance and availability of AP+'s payment systems and services. Analysing operational data and producing reporting that drives informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Supporting the onboarding of new members and providing operational assistance to existing participants. Investigating, managing and coordinating the resolution of operational incidents, problems and application issues. Contributing to operational risk management, quality assurance activities and compliance with internal standards. Identifying trends, root causes and opportunities to improve operational processes and service performance. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve enquiries, manage issues and maintain strong working relationships. Maintaining operational documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Payments Operations function. To be successful in this role you'll need to demonstrate: Experience in an Operations Analyst, Payments Operations or similar operational support role. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends and recommend improvements. Experience supporting live applications, incident management and operational problem resolution. Knowledge of payment systems, financial services or technology environments would be highly regarded. An understanding of operational risk, quality assurance and continuous improvement principles. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience, with approximately four or more years' experience in a comparable operations role.What happens next:At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal. If you're ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we're here to help. Please reach out to We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process. AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.
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+:We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You'll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.We're driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it.The Purpose:As a Senior Financial Accountant at AP+, you will be responsible for the day-to-day finance functions to ensure the accurate recording and timely reporting of financial information for AP+ in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Company policies.This role also supports Treasury, Tax and compliance obligations, with a core focus on year-end and audit requirementsExpected day-to-day activities:Audit & Financial StatementsProvide supporting documentation and analysis for the year-end external audit.Assist in the preparation and review of statutory financial statements.Month EndPrepare, review and post month-end journals as required.Support timely and accurate month-end close processes.ReconciliationsPrepare and review high-quality balance sheet reconciliations.Ensure adherence to accounting standards and AP+ policies.Technical AccountingApply accounting standards to operational matters.Prepare technical accounting memos and provide advice on areas such as leasing and commercial agreements.TaxSupport the management of AP+'s tax obligations as required.Financial ComplianceAssist in ensuring AP+ meets its compliance obligations and compulsory government reporting requirements. Experience & Background:You are a technically strong and collaborative finance professional who thrives in a dynamic payments environment. You bring:An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.CPA or CA qualification.Minimum 5 years' directly relevant finance experience within a payment's organisation.External audit experience.Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and work collaboratively to deliver solutions.A proactive mindset during change, encouraging flexibility and helping others see opportunities.A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.A commitment to delivering high-quality outputs on time.A leadership style that fosters psychological safety, values diverse perspectives, and empowers others to take ownership and try new solutions. What happens next:At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal. If you're ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.
We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we're here to help. Please reach out to We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.
