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We secured sixth place in the prestigious AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list…..

• Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
• Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
• Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

But that's not all!

We have a deeply passionate, collaborative, and driven team here at Nillumbik, who care about what they do and how they do it. We strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve, and to do that, we aim to help our staff feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Sounds like your kind of workplace? Fantastic!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Revenue Administration Officer to join the Finance, Procurement and Assets Department, who are responsible for delivering strategic resource planning, management accounting, financial accounting, rates and valuations, payroll, budgeting and reporting services.

The Rates and Valuations Unit consists of three key business areas that provide the organisation with the maintenance and administration of all computerised property data, the generation and collection of Councils rateable property revenue and is responsible for managing Council's operational relationship with the Valuer-General Victoria.

A typical day looks like;

• Assisting the Rates and Valuations Lead to ensure that Council's rate revenue is raised and collected in a timely and accurate manner.
• Administration of including but not limited to Council's special charge schemes, debt recovery processes, sundry debtor services and direct debit processes.
• Maintenance of the rating and property database through ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
• Provide high-quality customer service and support for the Finance department with a commitment to continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to the role;

• A post-secondary qualification in Finance or similar; or demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in providing rates, revenue and collection functions.
• Demonstrated experience in computerised property information systems and other database management systems.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to promote a strong customer service-oriented culture.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers both over the phone and in person in a professional and consistent manner.
• Demonstrates behaviours in line with Council's Values with working with others including colleagues and the community - Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Adaptability, Community.
• Ability to supervise staff, including the ability to recruit staff and implement personnel policies and procedures (Equal Opportunities, Occupational Health and Safety) and provide workplace training.

What's on offer?

Temporary position for 6 months, full-time or part-time (will consider 3, 4 or 5 days per week). Salary package of $86,177 - $98,143 total remuneration per annum (pro rata for hours worked) that includes 11% super, annual leave loading and monthly RDO (full-time only). Flexible work options available including working from home, a supportive team, discounted gym membership, generous personal and carers leave, access to health and wellbeing initiatives, as well as, a learning and development program.

Want to know more?

Download the PD and contact Kim Murphy, Rates and Valuations Lead, during business hours on (03) 9433 3296 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the three Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEST), Monday 6 May 2024

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