Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation.  We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day.  This means the majority of your daily, digital interactions in your world, whether streaming video, using your voice A.I, video or voice calls to a friend or loved one – are enabled by Ciena technologies. 

Blue Planet, the Software division of Ciena, provides market-leading, vendor neutral, intelligent automation software and specialized professional services to help clients modernize their IT and network operations. Driven by policy and AI-based insights, Blue Planet delivers the closed-loop automation tools needed to align IT and networking processes—critical to facilitating digital transformation and an adaptive network.  If you want to be part of the company that delivers these outcomes, then the Blue Planet division of Ciena is the place to be. (Visit www.blueplanet.com.)  

Your Role  

You will be responsible for the insertion of our solution portfolio and growth of our business by winning transformational business opportunities across communication service provider customers in our ANZ region with particular focus on our most strategic tier 1 customers in the territory. You will establish and nurture key business relationships at all levels and particularly with C-suite stakeholders and carry a sales target which will be retired through your personal sales success and ability to win deals. You will work closely with fulfilment partners where necessary and consult with our mainstream Ciena account team but drive your own sales and engagement strategy to ensure the integrity of the Blue Planet brand is maintained and recognized as a value-based brand to deliver vendor neutral, multi-domain and multi-layer automated service operations to the telco service provider. You will report to the head of the Blue Planet sales & business development team for the international sales region and manage a dispersed virtual team of contributors to secure your objectives. This role involves extensive travel both to customer premises and other Ciena locations at sometimes short notice.

Your Responsibilities

• Achieve annual sales targets and grow Blue Planet’s solution footprint in customer organizations
• Stringently qualify newly identified sales opportunity in both existing and new customers and present your recommendations to the Blueplanet Snr leadership team on request using established tools, templates and methodologies.
• Establish, maintain, and develop critical business relationships with key business, technical and operational stakeholders at all levels including C-suite contacts in your customer organization.
• Develop, document, and execute a business development strategy that promotes Blue Planet capabilities and solutions, aligns to customer strategy, and secures new and continued sales growth through progressive wins.
• Identify and work closely with Blueplanet technical and fulfilment partners to achieve common objectives in your customer base and provide a force multiplier effect to build the opportunity pipeline.
• Work closely to achieve your goals and foster good working relationships with other agencies in Ciena and Blue Planet including product management & engineering, solution architecture, marketing, sales, and commercial management.
• Maintain, grow and document a sales and opportunity pipeline commensurate with sales targets and manage it effectively in Salesforce.com.  Provide accurate sales forecasting and reporting on a periodic basis
• Lead a virtual team of contributors in the response to customer RFx documentation or unsolicited proposals and ensure on time quality delivery to promote greatest chance of success.
• Create compelling and differentiated commercial frameworks and pricing strategies in consultation with our sales operations, commercial management & finance organization that align to customer expectations and create ongoing, profitable repeat business opportunity.
• Work closely with our PLM, engineering and delivery organization to ensure a joined-up approach to ensure customer success at all levels.
• Maintain high levels of training and awareness of market developments, customer strategies and Blue Planet portfolio enhancements.

About You:

You will have already demonstrated your ability to succeed in similar organizations and have an impressive track record that illustrates your competence in highly complex, high value transformational projects. You will have a solid technical understanding and an ability to translate the technical into business value propositions that align to your customers vision and strategic aims whilst being able to robustly qualify and identify the difference between real opportunities and technical science projects. You will be able to motivate a team of contributors to work with you to achieve your goals and objectives and above all you will be charismatic, fun to work with and ready to roll your sleeves up to work hard to build on our success so far and have a willingness to take on responsibility and accountability for your own objectives.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Excellent written and spoken English with demonstrably sound presentation and communication skills.
• 10/15 Years+ experience in selling complex operational systems and services with evidence of demonstrable success in winning high value deals.
• Sound working knowledge of OSS platforms and solutions including competence in Orchestration, Assurance, and Inventory management.
• Solid foundation of established and referenceable relationship at all levels including C-suite preferred in your designated customer.
• Solid working knowledge of MS office applications with an ability to create basic working commercial models in MS Excel and translate into customer TCO templates
• BSc degree qualification at 2:1 or above in computing science or engineering disciplines is desirable.

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

Seeking a role where you can make an impact and drive new process improvements? We have an opportunity for an out of the box thinker, a passionate problem-solver that is seeking their next step in their Finance career!

Reporting into our Accounts Payable (AP) Business Owner and joining the wider AP team that are at our Bindjareb office in Pinjarra, you will provide functional expertise in all AP related matters including systems, processes, and controls.

In addition, your key purpose and responsibilities will be:

• Actively seeking out issues and identifying gaps along the RTP flow path where you’ll develop and implement effective solutions to support with continuous improvement.  

• Leading a variety of AP activities including actioning invoice holds and control reports, ensuring GST compliance, resolving invoice queries, and keeping procedures up to date.

• Supporting all internal and external audit and compliance activities that involve providing required and information as requested.

• Working collaboratively with your team and provide training and guidance where required whilst covering the role of your supervisor when the opportunity arises.

• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by providing an exceptional customer experience journey.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

• A background in Finance specialising in Accounts Payable.

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce / Accounting would be considered desirable.

• Previous exposure working within a large organisation demonstrating the ability to manage high volume invoices and balancing multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end RTP processes with an understanding of business controls and compliance.

• A self-starter approach and an analytical way of thinking that delivers out of the box initiatives and solutions to improve existing processes.

• Proficient in using Oracle ERP or similar with the capacity to learn new systems efficiently.

• Leadership attributes that will support team development and performance.

What’s on offer?

• An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you will bring to the team.

• A yearly performance bonus to reward your contributions.

• Enjoy additional time off with a month leisure day every 4-week period.

• A flexible workplace offering a hybrid work arrangement utilising our Flexible First initiative.

• Career development opportunities with further training and education assistance.

• Enjoy 16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 three weeks for secondary carers.

• Access to the Alcoa Live Well program with a selection of health & wellbeing discount offers to help you live your best life!

Applications close
Sunday, 24 March 2024

Additional information

• Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.

• You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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About the Location

As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal. Join in and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. The power is in your hands to shape the things that matter to us all.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.  Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.    

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!  

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. 

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.teamglobalexpress.com.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Accounts Officer Role:

As the Aviation Accounts Officer, you will be responsible for capturing, preparing and reconciling flight information for the purpose of financial accruals and reporting. The role also incorporates the processing of invoices and credit claims for both internal and external suppliers and customers. Other responsibilities include the maintenance of charter flight costings and working with other departments to minimise revenue leakage and to maximise profitability for the business.

What you’ll do (duties/responsibilities including/not limited to):

• Accounts Payable duties will make up about two thirds of your duties (circa 150 invoices a month)
• Preparing reports on flight data, debtors balances, fuel pricing, fuel surcharges, aircraft capacity utilization, and freight volumes etc.
• Analysis of reports
• Accounts Receivable
• Reconciliations
• Assis the Commercial Manager to achieve accurate and timely completion of month end financial results

What you’ll bring to the role:

• At least 1+ years experience working in a similar role (AP, AR, Invoicing etc.)
• Attention to detail is imperative, as dealing with often complicated multi-million-dollar invoices
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Oracle EBS software experience (desirable/not essential)

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note 

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 in Australia

Embark on an exciting journey with us! As our business expands, we're thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team as a permanent full-time Accounts Receivable Officer. Reporting directly to the Finance Coordinator, this role is centered at our Head Office in Devonport, Tasmania.

About the Role:
The Accounts Receivable Officer is responsible to perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts receivable transactions and client billing.

About Us:
Respect Group Limited is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales. Respect is known for the great care we provide to our clients and the supportive and respectful working environment for our employees.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Process accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Perform day to day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data.
• Prepare and process all resident billing, ensuring that accounts are accurate and timely
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify discrepancies and resolve client billing issues, including client liaison.
• Facilitate payment of invoices by sending bill reminders and contacting clients (debt collection) Estate management and arrangement of refunds.
• Ensure all resident movements are accurately recorded to enable the correct calculation of resident fees and charges
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status
• Reconcile all expected funding to the monthly Medicare Payment Statements and follow-up variances
• Other duties as required by the organisation from time to time in accordance with the skills and competencies of the employee.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge of accounts receivable.
• Experience within aged care.
• Knowledge of basic accounting functions and software.
• Proficient use of technology including MS Outlook, Excel, Aim, and Inerva.
• Ability to analyse and problem solve issues autonomously.
• Proficient in data entry and management.
• 1-3 years accounts receivable or general accounting experience.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

To be considered for employment with Respect, each candidate must satisfy the legislative requirements of Aged Care Worker Screening to ensure suitability to work in the aged care industry.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and entitlements.
• Pay incentives including not-for-profit salary packaging.
• Meaningful work in a purpose-driven organisation.
• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector.
• A healthy and positive workplace culture.
• Learning, development, and growth opportunities.