City of Ryde Council

Senior Coordinator Rates & Revenue

• Manage a small team
• Enjoy flexible work conditions with a rostered day off every three weeks
• Salary range circa $127,116.40- $165,251.31 + superannuation + leaseback

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead, direct and manage the Rates and Revenue Team to ensure proper discharge of all rating and revenue functions in accordance with Local Government Act, Local Government (General) Regulations, Code of Accounting Practice and Reporting and Council’s policies and procedures.

This includes but not limited to  rates modelling to optimise rates income and equitable distribution of the levy, and ensuring the annual permissible income working papers and calculation (for inclusion in Council's Financial Statements) are provided as required.

The role will also involve overseeing levying and collection of rates, annual charges, preparation of the Annual Rates & Charges notices, quarterly instalment notices and all aspects within the debtor cycle including invoice generation, and recovery of debts.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic leader with extensive experience in local government rating including levying of annual rates and annual charges. You will have a thorough understanding of Rating Legislation in Local Government Act, Financial regulations, Australian Accounting Standards, Code of Accounting Practice and other relevant legislation that will guide you in performing the role.

In addition, you will have:

• An appropriate degree qualification in a financial, accounting or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
• Extensive experience with managing debtors and debt recovery procedures and actions.
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally (Auditors, NSW Treasury, IPART, Valuer General etc), and utilise effective influencing, consultation, communication and negotiation skills to achieve business and organisational outcomes
• Proven ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop a multi-disciplinary team.
• High Level written communication skills including the ability to prepare complex briefings and reports for diverse audiences.
• High levels of interpersonal skills, eye for detail and accuracy and PC literacy.

Your commencing annual salary will range from circa $127,116.40 to $165,251.31 + Superannuation + leaseback vehicle dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Leaseback vehicle available with this position
• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview. 

Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process.  Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday, 08 December 2024 at 11:30pm

If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Steven Harris on 0432814762 for a confidential discussion.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety