AddressFull Time (76 hours per fortnight) | Ongoing Position
Classification: GO4 ($82,921 + Superannuation)
About Us...
How would you like to work in an environment where you’re encouraged to bring your wholeself to the workplace and be responsible for the decisions you make?
As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.
The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.
About the Role...
The Rates team forms part of the Financial Services Department and contributes to the administration and customer service for the rating, billing, receivables and collections functions of Council.
In this role you will support critical legislative rating and business requirements, ensuring timely generation, provision and maintenance of rating, billing and data integrity, receiving’s and recovery of rates and sundry debtors. In addition, you will be focused on delivering positive outcomes through the provision of effective customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
For key accountabilities please see the position description attached by clicking apply now.
About You...
It’s important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but just as important, that Playford is the right place for you. We are seeking a customer focused individual who understands Local Government and its functions and has demonstrated experience in rating/billing, accounts receivables and collections work.
The successful candidate will also have a passion to deliver positive outcomes for our community and hold an interest in delivering continuous improvement opportunities. Strong skills in attention to detail and data integrity is essential along with an ability to prioritise your work.
Whilst formal qualifications in Local Government, Business or Finance and/or experience in a Rates or debt recovery environment are highly regarded, we encourage applicants with extensive practical experience to apply.
Incumbents in this position must be willing to gain or possess a satisfactory National Criminal History Clearance.
The Playford Employee Experience...
Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.
You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:
- Excellent leave entitlements;
- Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program;
- Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities.
More information...
More information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Position Description.
If you believe you possess the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Deb Foster, Manager - Rates on (08) 8256 0***.
How to apply...
Simply complete the application process by clicking the “Apply Now” button and we’ll be in touch.
Applications close at 12:00pm noon on Wednesday 3 January 2024.
Apply today!
**Please note: Council offices will be closed for our Annual Shutdown during the following period: Monday 25 December 2023 to Monday 01 January 2024 (inclusive)**
The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager's contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.
