Rating Officer

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and appropriately experienced individual to join our Financial Services team. Reporting to Council’s Coordinator Rating, this position will provide a high level of assistance in coordinating the timely levy and collection of Council rates and water billing charges. A focus of this role is to provide quality customer service to our community.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Certificate in business, finance or a related field or demonstrated extensive experience in Local Government rating.
• Demonstrated track record of success in a finance environment requiring experience in reconciliations, accounting and auditing principles.
• Demonstrated experience in roles requiring excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload with a highly organised approach to completing tasks within strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills with experience in a face-to-face customer service role.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $66,400 to $76,200 (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 19 day month working arrangement. Council is currently trialling a range of flexible working options. Subject to operational requirements, full time office staff will have access to a nine day fortnight, with a thirty minute lunch break. For the duration of the trial arrangement, staff will also have the option to apply to work a compressed four day work week, subject to operational requirements and approval.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Sunday 26 May 2024

Specific enquiries

Linda Coulter | Manager Financial Services | 02 6686 1***

How to apply

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