Rates Officer

Rates Officer

Work Type: Fixed Term until August 2022

Location: Emerald 

Department: Corporate Services  

Salary:  Award Stream A, Level 2 to 3: $63,937.44 – $70,029.96 plus 9.5% Super 

 Central Highlands Regional Council has an opportunity for a Rates Officer to join their team on a fixed term basis in Emerald. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and efficient maintenance of council’s rating system including the timely collection of outstanding rates related debts.  The rates officer will be required to complete reconciliations, provide reports as requested and provide assistance across all areas of the financial accounting function.  

 Ideally, you’ll have worked with a council previously but we are also prepared to train and develop the right person.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• An understanding of financial transactions and ratings methodology

Working for Central Highlands Region has its benefits.  

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.  

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 18.5% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading  
• Corporate uniform allocation  
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options  
• Wages paid fortnightly  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight or 19 day month 

To apply for this position:  

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.  

Please download and review the position description.   

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:  

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position.  
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position.  

Candidates who meet the mandatory requirements listed in the position description will be invited to participate in a video assessment.

Pre-employment Checks 

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. 

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include: 

• Right to Work in Australia 
• Medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing 
• Reference checks 
• Criminal history check For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume. 

Applications Close: 8am Monday 28 June 2021