Position: Rates Officer Position Number: ****** Department: Finance Employment Status: Ongoing, part time (24 hours per week)
Location: Civic Centre
Salary: $70,318 - $75,164
We are seeking a customer-focused and detail-oriented Rates Officer to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining Council's property and rating records, processing rates transactions, managing rate debtor accounts, administering pensioner rebates, preparing property certificates, and providing high-quality customer service to ratepayers, solicitors, government agencies, and the public.
About You
Experience in administration, finance, accounts receivable, or local government.Strong customer service and communication skills.High attention to detail and data accuracy.Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills.Ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities.
Local Government and rating administration experience will be highly regarded.
Further details: For more information, please contact, Kristy Woolley, Senior Rates Officer on ************.
How To Apply
Before you begin, please read the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.




Please see our Applicant's Guide to further assist you with applying.Applications must be submitted via the online form on Council's website.
You can save your application as you progress.Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks, which may include the following:National Police check,Right to Work in Australia check,Reference checks,Health assessment including drug and alcohol testing,Working with Vulnerable People registration.
Applications close on Thursday 13 August ****.
The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework is in place across Kingborough Council, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities.
Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work with vulnerable people, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and prevent harm to children and young people.
Kingborough Council incorporates Tasmania's Child and Youth Protected Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.

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