AddressNorth Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands, and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors.
The role
We are currently seeking an experienced Revenue Officer to be a part of North Sydney Council’s multi-disciplinary Financial Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking for job security and a hard-working team environment.
You will be responsible for the maintenance of the computerised Rating, Accounts Receivable and Debt Recovery process, assembling and producing information related to various rating, revenue and recovery functions. This includes updating and processing information and charges, answering telephone enquiries and responding to written correspondence.
The ideal candidate will have experience in debt recovery, along with excellent attention to detail.
Essential Criteria
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Local Government Act, 1993 in relation to rating and revenue
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Advanced communication both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures for successful outcome
- Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills
- Planning/prioritising skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience with computerised rating system Civica’s Authority software.
- Demonstrated experience in Local Government Rating
- Demonstrated knowledge of property information and mapping system
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word)
- Experience in coaching staff
Our culture
In 2023 we reviewed our organisational structure to increase leadership capacity and streamline decision-making, as well as increasing innovation, collaboration and communication. Our broader cultural transformation for 2024 and beyond includes a focus on staff engagement, investment in learning and development and improved systems and processes all working together to empower the broader workforce to perform at their best.
Joining North Sydney Council now will enable you to go on this cultural transformation with us and to make a meaningful difference to both the organisation and the community of North Sydney.
Why work at North Sydney Council?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and a touch football team
- Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
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Salary Range: $70,616 to $84,321 pa + 11% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance
35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and answer the selection criteria questions.
A National Police clearance is required as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Closing Date: 22 May 2024 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
