Permanent | Full-time | 76 hours per fortnight
Nine Day Fortnight | Premium Recquatic Membership | 13%
Superannuation
This position is classified as PACS Band 6 ($88,059 - $94,416)
under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system.
What is on Offer?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Officer to join our
Rates team. Reporting to the Rates Coordinator, this position plays
a key role in delivering a range of rates administration, property
data maintenance, revenue collection and debt recovery functions
for the City and ensures rate revenue is levied, maintained and
collected accurately in accordance with polices, procedures and
relevant legislation.
Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is an
award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia's
major industrial region and is home to the state's second fastest
growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new
residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved
transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant,
connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live
and work.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this
role you will need:
Developed experience, knowledge and understanding of local
government rating principles, rates administration and rates
debt collection practices.
Specialised knowledge of the Local Government Act ****
(WA), financial management regulations and relevant legislative
requirements relating to rating, revenue collection and debt
recovery.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including
the ability to manage difficult conversations, resolve complex
enquiries and negotiate repayments.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to
ratepayers, government agencies, settlement agents, legal
representatives,



internal customers and other
stakeholders.
Sound numeracy, analytical and reconciliation skills, with
the ability to review debtor accounts and identify appropriate
recovery or processing actions.
Highly developed organisational and time management skills,
including the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet
deadlines and manage confidential matters with discretion.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to process improvement,
documentation review and development of work instructions,
forms and policies.
Possession of a National Police Clearance.
What's In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance,
with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic
workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.
Other perks include, but are not limited to...
A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top
10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and
New Zealand for workplace culture!
Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
Three (3) days paid time off during Christmas close
down.
Additional annual allowance instead of leave loading.
A robust employee wellness program with initiatives
designed to support employees' physical and mental
wellbeing.
A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for
employees.
Career development, training opportunities and study
support.




Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
Want To Know More?
For more information relating to the position, please contact
Vanisha Govender, Chief Financial Officer on *********.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to
submit a current CV together with a covering letter address the
above criteria in no more than two (2) pages.
Apply online: Click the green 'Apply' button below.
Applications close:
5:00pm Tuesday 18 August
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The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence
recruitment prior to the closing date, and
will not accept or consider late
applications
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to
create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds,
such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people
from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to
apply. The City also strives to be
a
customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees
play an significant role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal
of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City's current
Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on ********* or *********.
Please note:
As part of the City's
recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to
undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol
screen test.
Attachments:
Position Description
Office of the CEO
Finance
Finance Officer
Rates
**** (FIN19).
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📌 Finance Officer - Rates (Western Australia)
🏢 City of Kwinana
📍 Western Australia