Revenue Officer - Maternity Leave - 12 Month Position

Berrigan Shire Council; Berrigan; Vor Ort; AUD 67.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

70-hour 9-day fortnight

Zusammenfassung

Berrigan Shire Council is seeking a Revenue Officer for a 12-month maternity leave, based in NSW. You’ll support revenue, rating and property processes, assist with debt recovery and customer service, and help keep accurate records across the finance team.

You'll work closely with the Revenue Coordinator, handling bank reconciliations and contributing to process improvements while enjoying a 70-hour, 9-day fortnight in a supportive local government environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a revenue, rates, debtors, or administrative role.
• Experience with debt collection and payment arrangements.
• Strong computer skills with financial systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage time.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and National Police Check.

Aufgaben

• Revenue & Rating – assist with rating, revenue, debtor and property systems with accurate records.
• Rates & Water Billing – prepare and issue rates notices, water charges, invoices and reminders.
• Property & Certificates – process land transfers and property-related requests.
• Debt Recovery – assist with recovery of outstanding rates and sundry debts.
• Customer Service – assist ratepayers and customers with inquiries and payment options.
• Finance & Team Support – daily bank reconciliations and support across finance projects.

Kenntnisse

Revenue & debtors experience

Customer service

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Driver's licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Civica Authority/Altitude

Financial systems

Jobbeschreibung

Revenue Officer - Maternity Leave - 12 Month Position

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 for a 12-month maternity leave position.

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 Tahlia Fry, Director Corporate Services on 03 5888 5***.

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