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Salary- Work with the Senior Coordinator in leading the team to achieve high level targets
- Employer of Choice 2021 | Hybrid working environment
- Accrue a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Rates and Revenue Officer to join the team at our North Ryde Office. With the support of the Senior Coordinator Rates and Revenue the successful candidate will be expected to deal with the day to day operation of the Rates and Revenue section. This will involve providing effective management and collection of debt while maintaining an appropriate customer and community focus in accordance with Council's policy, procedures, and practices.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in local government rating and knowledge of rating provisions in Local Government and related relevant Acts.
- Demonstrated experience with managing debtors with a thorough understanding of debt recovery proceedings.
- Experience in processing and reconciling supplementary valuations, accounting for changes according to legislated provisions to ensure compliance with permissible income requirements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High level of analytical skills with demonstrated experience in being a proficient user of Microsoft Excel
Your commencing annual salary will range from $85, 592.34 to $111,270.04 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Friday 3 November 2023 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Robert Hay on (02) 9952 8*** for a confidential discussion.
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