Changing 1 July: Compliant invoices

We are upgrading our systems, and important changes mean we can only process compliant invoices. A compliant invoice must be addressed to Northern Beaches Council and include:

  • the identity and ABN of the supplier
  • a purchase order (PO) or work order number 
  • the staff member’s full name and contact number
  • site location (e.g. Warringah Aquatic Centre, Narrabeen Children’s Centre)
  • contract number (where applicable)
  • the date the invoice was issued
  • all ATO requirements for a valid invoice/tax invoice.

If you send us an invoice from 1 July 2025 which is not compliant, we will return it to you and will not process the invoice for payment until we have a compliant copy.

Also, we will be unable to process invoices in the last two weeks in June during the transition period. We understand this may impact your business and we apologise for any inconvenience.

Please be assured that all outstanding invoices will be processed promptly once the new system is fully operational.

If you have any questions, please contact AccountsPayable@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Supplier Payments - Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Supplier payments are made in accordance with:

  1. Council’s Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, where no valid formal written contract exists between the parties; or
  2. The Terms and Conditions of a valid and current contract between the Council and the supplier, where such a contract is in place.