Address About the role: We are looking for an engaging and motivated individual to support the Rates team in delivering quality services to stakeholders. This position is responsible for the efficient, accurate and effective processing, monitoring and administration of Council’s rates related activities, in line with Council policy and procedures whilst ensuring compliance with rating provisions of the Local Government Act.
Duties include:
Process rates related activities, including but not limited to:
Notices of sale,
Waste management charges,
Section 603 certificates,
Direct debit applications & payment processing,
Pensioner rebate processing & validation,
Department of Housing payment files,
Levy Supplementary rates & valuation changes,
Cancellation of Levies,
General rating tasks and enquiries,
Debt recovery & Investigations.
Reconciliation of the Rating System to the General Ledger, Valuer General and Waste Services.
About you: To be successful in this role you will have:
Degree in Business/Accounting or similar
Driver’s License (Class C) – NSW
Greater than 5 years of experience in rates
Moderate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Working with us: Permanent full-time role, S0921 Salary will be based in qualifications, expertise, experience and knowledge Salary: Starting from $80,000 per annum + Superannuation
You can also earn a Performance Bonus (up to 2% annual salary) + Organisational Bonus (up to $2K), Learning & Development Opportunities, Active Social Club, Variable Leave, Proactive Wellbeing Initiatives, Modern Office, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts and Onsite Café.
Next steps: Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page and submit your application online at www.thehills.nsw.gov.au by 5pm on 8 March 2023. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.
Please reach out to the HR Team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.
Working with us: At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to a positive and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued.
