Revenue Recovery / Debtors Officer
Revenue Recovery / Debtors Officer
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$ 1714 - 1971
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Job Description
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of 240000 residents Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes programs and services to innovate inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its communitys vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome belong and succeed.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Councils Finance team sits within the Corporate Performance Directorate and provides expert leadership and guidance to the organisation in all aspects of Councils finances and end to end financial processes across the organisation including payroll accounts payable and receivable rates valuations revenue recovery and financial analytics.
The Revenue Recovery/Debtors Officer manages Council Debt Recovery processes to ensure that rates charges and sundry debtor accounts are recovered within the benchmark of less than 5% outstanding as at 30 June each financial year. This position also coordinates the administration of Accounts Receivable functions and supervises the Accounts Receivable Officer & Collection Officer to ensure that all aspects are cohesively operated for Council. This role is also responsible for undertaking specific projects when required.
The successful applicant will require:
- Minimum of ten (10) years experience working within a Rates team similar Debt Recovery/Accounts Receivable role within Local Government or tertiary qualifications in a related field
- Significant experience outsourcing and managing accounts sent to debt recovery firms or collection agencies
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant sections of the Local Government Act 1993 relating to Rates Recovery and Sundry Debtor accounts
- Excellent conflict resolutions skills
- Thorough knowledge of debt recovery processes including: Statement of Liquidated Claims Judgments Writs bankruptcy examining debtors Sale of Land
- Computer literacy particularly in the MS Office suite of products
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to be meticulous and pay attention to detail to work related activities
- Proven ability to work productively as a member of the Rates and Accounts Receivable teams and contribute to team goals.
- Class C drivers licence
Download the position description herefor more information.
About this role:
- Permanent fulltime position
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO) arrangement
- Located at Councils Merrylands office with occasional travel required across Council worksites and may be required to work across any of Councils work locations
Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 11 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1714.07 to $1971.18 per week plus 11.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated taking into consideration the successful applicants qualifications skills and experience related to the role
What youll need to have for this role:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for preemployment checks required for the position including attending a physical preemployment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process in accordance with Councils COVID19 Vaccination Procedure.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- We promote worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for frontfacing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave 15 dayspersonal leave per year parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning paid leave to undertake annual skin checks COVID19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Councils Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT US
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application if required and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain undertake or remain in childrelated employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager during the application process.
ENQUIRIES
Contact Kylie Rann Team Leader Rates onor for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 13 May 2025
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for this position please complete the questionnaire. Youll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
