Finance Officer

2 months ago


Altona, Australia City of Hobsons Bay Full time

**Permanent - Full time 38 hours**

**Salary: Band 4 - $68,107 - $73,152 + superannuation**

**Role includes an RDO**

**Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified professional to join the Rates Team.Situated within Council’s Finance Department, this role is responsible for numerous property and rating functions, including maintaining billing and property records, contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of billing systems and processes, and engaging with ratepayers in a positive manner.**

**What you’ll be working on**:

- Maintaining key changes in the rating database whilst updating property records.
- Attending to the daily functions of collection of rates, including financial file processing and maintaining of payment agreements.
- Engaging with ratepayers to provide an environment that thrives on best practice and positive customer engagement.

**What you need to succeed**
- A self-starter who has a high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Local Government Act 1989 and Local Government Act 2020 and other relevant legislation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rating principles.
- Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to discuss, coordinate and resolve enquiries.

**Why you should apply**

This is a great opportunity for someone to join the Rates Team and contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives within a progressive local government organisation.

**How to apply**

follow the links to send us:

- your cover letter
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document

The position description can be accessed below

Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 03 November 2024.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.



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