AddressRates Officer
Permanent Full Time
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Salary Range - $69,249.87 - $73,966.90 plus 11% superannuation
Department: Financial Performance
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We currently have an opportunity for a Rates Officer to join our Property and Rates team.
About this Role
As a Rates Officer you will provide assistance to the Coordinator Property & Rates in the rate collection process and other associated functions.
You will be required to:
- Promptly and efficiently attend to customer enquiries.
- Maintain Council’s property database with change of ownership details and prepare land information certificates.
- Effectively communicate with ratepayers including establishing and managing individual payment arrangements.
- Other administration tasks as required within the Finance Department.
About You
For this position we are seeking someone who possesses a passion for exceptional customer service. You will also exhibit a keen eye for detail by ensuring that all documentation is accurately maintained and organized.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated time management skills to achieve set objectives.
- Proven customer service experience and skills.
- Experience and/or the ability to quickly adapt, to various software packages.
An understanding of property-based rating systems would be desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will launch yourself or be immersed into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At Latrobe City Council we offer benefits such as flexible working arrangements, salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM on 20 March 2024.
For more information contact Rosa Agostino - Coordinator Property & Rates 03 5128 6*** for a confidential discussion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at ***************@latrobe.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at *******@latrobe.vic.gov.au or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
