Rates Officer
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Job Location:
Merrylands - Australia
Weekly Salary:
$ 1376 - 1686
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country with a population of over 245000 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 Rates team is part of the Finance team and is committed to providing high quality service to all stakeholders including our Community and Executive team as well as all Council staff. The team provides timely and accurate advice utilises better practice methods procedures and continuous improvement methodologies while developing new and innovative solutions to problems in a consultative and customer focused manner.
In contributing to this vision the Rates Officer is responsible for ensuring that all operations of rating are processed according to established work plans Councils policies and appropriate legislation as well as providing high quality customer service and advice to internal and external customers.
The successful applicant will require:
- Minimum three years experience working in a Local Government Rates role or relevant tertiary qualifications equivalent to Certificate IV in Business Administration
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the relevant sections of the Local Government Act 1993 relating to Rates & Property
- Demonstrated prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple issues with competing deadlines concurrently and also the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and function effectively in a statutory/regulatory environment
- Demonstrated skills in developing and utilizing rating software
- Proven ability to be meticulous and pay attention to detail to work related activities
- Proven ability to work productively as a member of a team and contribute to team goals
- Class C NSW Drivers Licence
Download the position description here for more information.
About this role:
- Permanent position
- 70 hour fortnight
- Access to Councils 9 day fortnight Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Located at Councils Merrylands 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 8 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $1376.59 to $1686.33 per week plus 12% 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 pre-employment checks required for the position including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Councils Health Monitoring Procedure as required.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or up to an additional five (5) days leave for front-facing 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 COVID-19 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 child-related 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 Ratesonor for further information.
Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 16 December 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
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