Revenue Assistant

Overview

Location: Corowa, New South Wales. Based in Corowa but will work across the Federation Council area. Type: Permanent part-time (60 hours per fortnight).

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a permanent part-time Revenue Officer to join our Finance team. This role will assist the Revenue Officer in the effective operation, and continued improvement of, Council's revenue and property information systems by ensuring systems are maintained accurately and efficiently.

In This Role You Will

• Assist the daily management of the rating, water billing and debt recovery systems and ensure all data is maintained in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with council's policies and procedures and relevant statutory requirements.
• Process Section 603 certificates and Special Water Meter Readings.
• Process Land Transfers into Council's corporate system.
• Process pension rebate applications in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Assist in debt collection administrative functions as required.
• Assist with administrative duties, preparation of correspondence, and record keeping as required.
• Attend to internal and external customer service requests promptly and efficiently and provide courteous and accurate service.
• Prepare internal reports as required.
• Undertake special project work as required.
• Provide support when Finance Officers are on periodic leave in a relief capacity (accounts payable, stores, payroll).
• Perform other tasks and duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee's skill, competence and training.

Essential Key Criteria To Be Addressed In Applications

• Completion of Year 12 High School Certificate or relevant higher-level qualifications.
• Extensive demonstrated experience in an office environment within the areas of Finance, administration, and customer service.
• A current and valid class "C" driver's licence.
• Experience using financial systems and knowledge of creditor/debtor processes.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced user of a range of software packages such as MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Email systems, Internet searching and Records Management systems such as TRIM/Content Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities as well as plan and organise one's own work to achieve set objectives in the most efficient way possible within the available resources and timeframe.
• Demonstrated highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution.

What We Offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• Being part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years' service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council's policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $1,337.90 per week with progression up to $1,476.70 per week dependent upon skills and experience.

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