Revenue Officer

About the role:

Council is seeking applications for a person who is suitably experienced in administration with a passion to learn and grow to join our team as Revenue Officer.

The Revenue Officer role supports the revenue and rating functions of Council which includes rates preparation and collection, property ownership transfers and valuations, election and voters roll, accounts receivable, debt collection and continuous improvement.

This position presents an exciting opportunity to draw on your previous experience and develop your skills within the rating and revenue space by working on a wide variety of tasks within a small rural council.

If you’re looking for a new and rewarding opportunity, this may very well be the job for you!

This is a full time role and is based in our Wedderburn office.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• experience working in an office environment with rates / debtors and debt collection knowledge an advantage
• ability to read, interpret and apply principles within any relevant policies, procedures and legislation
• proven time management skills with an ability to prioritise and work to procedures and guidelines
• extensive experience in the use of computer information systems
• high-level interpersonal skills with a proven ability to communicate queries in a confidential and professional manner
• excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Deanne Caserta, Manager Financial Services on (03) 5494 1248.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 1MB) and the position description(PDF, 297KB) from the Council website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

You can apply by the following methods:

• submit via email to recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au

• submit by mail marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisation Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518

• via the application form on Council’s website.

Applications for this position will close on Monday 26 August 2024 at 5pm.