Rates Officer

• Full Time Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia! Great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly Flexible Work Options / Paid Parental Leave!
• Up to 3% Super Co­-Contributions!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly, country town atmosphere of Mundijong!

Use your proven background in Administration to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community. We encourage and embrace positive change and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our fun and dynamic team!

We are seeking an experienced and professional Rates Officer with a passion for detail.

In this role here are some of your accountabilities:

• Maintain accurate information within the property data base and the names and address register.
• Attend to rates calls, emails and other enquiries in a polite and efficient manner.
• Assist with processing and issuing interim rate notices for waste services and valuation adjustments.
• Assist with property street number / rural street number, subdivisions, and amalgamations in accordance with Council and Landgate Policy.
• Perform other rating functions to provide support to the rates team as directed by Senior Revenue Officer / Revenue Accountant.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with ratepayers, consultants, and government authorities to ensure an excellence in service standards.

Our preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skillset:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficient problem-solving, negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adjusting to shifting daily demands and requirements.

The Important Stuff!

An attractive salary is on offer of up to $77,600 per annum is on offer dependent on experience. Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Working including 9-day fortnights, 19 day months and working from home options
• Free local gym membership
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% co-contribution
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
• Two additional Local Government days off per year
• The option of Purchased Leave
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance

About the Shire!

Located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. What that means is that we are transforming the way our community works, lives and plays. It's an exciting time at "The Shire" and you could be a part of it!

Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, because it's the right thing to do and because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where Do I Apply?

Submit your cover letter and resume addressing the position accountabilities and skillset requirements online no later than 12 noon - Friday 03rd January 2025. We are reviewing applications as they come in and the position may close earlier than expected. We recommend you apply as soon as possible.