Revenue Officer

Berrigan Shire Council; Berrigan; Sur place; AUD 67 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

70-hour 9-day fortnight

Equal Opportunities Employer

Résumé du poste

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking a motivated Revenue Officer to join its Corporate Services team in a full-time role based in NSW. You’ll support rates, water billing, debtors and property transactions, contributing to accurate revenue records and customer service.

In this role you’ll learn across local government finance, undertake debt recovery activities and provide relief support to other finance functions while enjoying a structured 70-hour, 9-day fortnight schedule and a competitive

Qualifications

• Experience in revenue, rates, debtors, customer service or administrative role.
• Experience with debt collection and payment arrangements.
• Good computer skills, including financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage time.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and National Police Check.

Responsabilités

• Revenue & Rating – assist with rating, revenue, debtor and property systems.
• Rates & Water Billing – assist with rates notices, water charges and debtor invoices.
• Property & Certificates – process land transfers, property updates and related requests.
• Debt Recovery – assist with recovery of outstanding rates and sundry debts.
• Customer Service – provide assistance to ratepayers on rates, water and payment options.
• Finance & Team Support – daily bank reconciliations and project support.

Connaissances

Revenue

Rates

Debtors

Customer service

Administration

Outils

Civica Authority/Altitude

Description du poste

Are you looking to build your experience in local government finance, revenue and rating?

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Revenue Officer to join our Corporate Services team!

This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across Council’s rates, water, debtors, property and revenue functions. You’ll assist with maintaining accurate revenue records, processing property and rating transactions, undertaking debt recovery activities and helping our customers navigate their rates, charges and payment options.

Working closely with the Revenue Coordinator and broader Finance team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience across a range of local government financial operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Revenue & Rating – Assist with Council’s rating, revenue, debtor and property systems, ensuring records are accurate and maintained in line with legislative requirements.
• Rates & Water Billing – Assist with the preparation and issue of rates notices, water consumption charges, debtor invoices, reminder notices and other revenue‑related correspondence.
• Property & Certificates – Process Land transfers, property updates, pension rebates, Section 603 Certificates, special meter readings and other property‑related requests.
• Debt Recovery – Assist with the recovery of outstanding rates, charges and sundry debts, including administering payment arrangements in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
• Customer Service – Provide professional and helpful assistance to ratepayers and customers with enquiries relating to rates, water, debtors, property information and payment arrangements.
• Finance & Team Support – Complete daily bank reconciliations, provide relief support across other finance functions and assist with projects and improvements to Council’s revenue processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in a revenue, rates, debtors, customer service or administrative role.
• Experience with debt collection and payment arrangements.
• Good computer skills, including experience using financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage your time.
• A current Australian Driver’s Licence and National Police Check.

Experience in Local Government, Council rating systems such as Civica Authority/Altitude, or rates, property, water billing or debtor administration would be highly regarded.

What’s in it for You?

• Work in a dynamic environment that values your eagerness to learn and grow.
• Enjoy a full-time position with a fantastic 70-hour, 9-day fortnight schedule – hello long weekends!
• Work as part of a supportive team while providing an important service to our community.

This position is a full-time position classified at Grade D under Council’s current salary structure with a salary range based on qualification and experience between

$67,230.80 to $75,675.60, plus 12% statutory superannuation and a 70-hour 9 day fortnight. Conditions are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award 2026.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Stephen Byrns, Finance Manager on 03 5888 5***.

Applications will be received up to, 5:00pm Monday 9 November 2026. Please note, the recruitment process may conclude earlier should a suitable candidate be appointed prior to this date.

Chief Executive Officer
Berrigan Shire Council
56 Chanter Street
BERRIGAN NSW 2712.
Or to****@berriganshire.nsw.gov.au

Berrigan Shire Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer