Address- Lead a dynamic team engaged in providing high quality customer service and support Council's primary funding source
- Ensure that data and systems support high performance and integrity
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent employee benefits
- Full time opportunity located in Cheltenham
- Band 7 salary from $104,653 to $117,241 plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The Revenue and Collections Team is responsible for the management and maintenance of Council’s property and rating database along with the overseeing of the general revaluations. These functions ensure the accurate raising of all rating revenue, which is the primary funding source for Council.
The role
We are seeking a Team Leader, Revenue and Collections to join the Finance Department. Reporting to the Manager of Finance, your role is to:
- Provide leadership to the Revenue and Collections Team to successfully meet departmental and organisational objectives.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to team members.
- Creating and maintaining a culture that supports high levels of staff engagement and performance.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high performing team to engage with our community and effectively administer rates at the City of Kingston. We are looking to develop innovative approaches to service delivery, and to develop, implement and continually review procedures and systems relating to valuations and rates to ensure services have a client and best practice focus and meet council’s legislative obligations.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration or other relevant discipline
- Extensive experience in the management of large databases in business or local government.
- The ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:
- We make a difference
- We show care and respect
- We take pride in our work
- We are better together
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent position to date.
The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
The salary for this position starts at $104,653 (Band 7) per annum plus superannuation.
How to Apply
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Bernard Rohan, Chief Finance Officer on 0429 463 *** or *************@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
