The Mackay Region

Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,621 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.

The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with good quality education and health facilities.

We are a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government, with responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employing over 1000 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy.

About the role:

Mackay Regional Council is now seeking a motivated Billing Services Officer to join the Billing Services Team on a Permanent Part-Time basis for 21 hours per week. 

Reporting to the Team Leader Billing Support, you will be part of a team who are responsible for Health and Regulatory Administration.

The successful applicant will have:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar administrative support role is essential.
• Knowledge or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the statutory and working requirements of council’s Property, Rating, Accounts Receivable and Health & Regulatory systems, and processes
• Good clerical and computer skills including proficiency with data entry
• Effective communication skills including conflict resolution skills
• Ability to provide administrative support requiring the exercise of sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality, and sensitivity
• Responsible and accountable for managing time, planning and organising workload to meet set KPIs
• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

In return for your valued contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• Base hourly rate of $32.09 + applicable allowances
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (Pro rata basis)
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Are you ready to catapult your career?

For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit:

https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/ER21_3_19_8_9825/VacancyList.aspx

For us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, it is mandatory that you submit your resume, a cover letter and a brief statement addressing the selection criteria. The selection criteria can be found on the Position Description, available to be downloaded from the vacancy on Council’s website. 

Applications Close:  15 April 2021

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results