Accounts Receivable – Revenue Officer

Permanent Full Time
$72,632.69 pa (plus 11% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime & WFH

At Surf Coast Shire Council we care about our people and our community and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland and magnificent beaches, not to mention the iconic Great Ocean Road. The shire is one of the tourists draw cards of Australia and among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

Your New Career
An exciting position is available for a motivated and reliable Accounts Receivable / Assistant Revenue Officer to join Council’s Finance Department. Within this role, you will assist and support members of the Finance Department. This role will be responsible for Accounts Receivable functions including invoicing, debtor management, receipting and reconciliation. 

The role is full time with a set monthly rostered day off.

Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in administration and general office procedures.
• Understanding of basic accounting concepts.
• Experience in reconciliation of accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• A current WWCC.
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).

  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

  Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Local Government.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Working for us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community and it’s why our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying. We value the uniqueness of individuals and provide an environment in which all employees are able to contribute to our success. 

What you’ll love

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs.

• Career development & learning opportunities, we help our people grow.
• Purchase of additional annual leave.
• Free onsite parking.
• Leave loading.
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program.

More information on the role accountabilities, and the key selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is available on our website.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Jade McKenzie on 5261 0600.

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

How to apply

Applications should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing each selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

To apply for this position, you must have the permanent right to live and work in Australia.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 14 April 2024

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer and completes police checks for all employees.