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Support Darebin City Council’s rates and property database
- Full time permanent position with flexible working arrangements
- Convenient Preston location, close to public transport

The rates and valuations team at Darebin City Council thrives on collaboration and open communication. As part of our team, you’ll experience a supportive environment and be provided with ample opportunities for professional development. Work life balance is important to us, so we offer flexible working arrangements to fit your needs. Whether you’re collaborating in the office or working remotely, you’ll be part of a cohesive team that celebrates achievements and tackles challenges together.

**About the role**
The Property and Valuations Officer supports the efficiency and accuracy of the property and rates database across the Darebin Municipality. In this role, you will manage and improve our property database, provide expert advice to customers and manage a wide range of tasks, from handling property inquiries to addressing complex correspondence.
- Support Darebin City Council’s rates and property database
- Full time permanent position with flexible working arrangements
- $80K - $92k per annum (dependent on experience) + superannuation
- Convenient Preston location, close to public transport

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

Other Responsibilities Include
- Managing Councils Property database, including the development of and continual improvement of procedures and processes.
- Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of property addresses, property creations, subdivisions, consolidations and occupancy changes in Council’s Property and Valuation databases.
- Responsible for ensuring GIS amendments are updated and maintained with all relevant information accurately and timely.
- Generating appropriate and accurate written responses to Property related correspondence including adverse possession claims.
- You will play a key role in managing property-related data, guaranteeing its accuracy and availability to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance community services.
- In this position, you will engage in effective communication with team members and both internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaboration and ensuring clear understanding in all interactions.

**Skills & Experience**
- Experience using Pathway Land Information System
- Local Government experience, preferably in the Valuations and Property area.
- Experience in property administration.
- Working with Children Check
- Victorian Police Check

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

Contact Yvonne Condello, Coordinator Revenue Services on 03 8470 8251 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on 6th December 2024 at 11.30pm.**
- Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards._
- All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires