Rates Officer
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Job Summary
Job Description
- Inner Suburbs
- $85K - $100K Super
- Permanent Full-Time
- Local Government
The Role
This local government authority services a diverse metropolitan community and is committed to delivering high-quality professional services to residents businesses and stakeholders. With a strong focus on governance compliance and community outcomes the organisation offers a supportive and values-driven working environment. Reporting to the Coordinator of Revenue the Finance Officer (Rates) will support the effective administration and management of the organisations rating and property database. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate billing compliance with statutory obligations and the timely collection of rates and charges.
Maintain and update the property database including ownership changes valuations land use and service charges.
Process rate transactions including annual and interim rates direct debits interest and associated charges.
Assist with the management and enforcement of outstanding rates pensioner rebates and non-rateable property registers.
Provide accurate advice and assistance to ratepayers and internal stakeholders on rating and property-related matters.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.
The Candidate
You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented finance professional with sound knowledge of rating processes and relevant legislation within a local government environment. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
Key requirements include:
Completion or near completion of a relevant qualification (e.g. Diploma of Accounting Certificate IV in Business (Administration)) or equivalent experience in a similar role ideally within local government.
Experience using financial systems (TechnologyOne or Civica Authority highly regarded) and Microsoft Office.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
Whats on offer
Permanent full-time role
Salary range: $84739 $98574 per annum superannuation (dependent on experience)
5 weeks annual leave
Paid parental leave
Up to 14% superannuation contributions
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee wellbeing and assistance programs
Access to salary packaging and novated leasing options
Interested
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or continue a career in local government finance within a stable supportive environment. Candidates who enjoy working with detail legislation and community-facing services are strongly encouraged to explore this opportunity.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
