Are you an experienced finance or rates professional with solid attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer service? The Shire of Mundaring is seeking a full-time Rates Officer to join our Finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate property and rating records and assisting with the collection of rates revenue in the context of a high-quality customer focus culture. The role collaborates internally with other team members to ensure integrated service delivery and liaises externally with ratepayers and relevant external authorities.

About the role

Working under the general supervision of the Senior Finance Officer, you will:

- respond to ratepayer enquiries, including account balances, payment arrangements, instalments, pensioner rebates and changes of details

- maintain accurate property, ownership, name and address records

- process property sales, subdivisions and amalgamations

- assist with annual and interim rating processes and the issuing of rate notices

- support daily, month-end and year-end processing, reporting and reconciliations

- assist with debt recovery activities

- liaise with government agencies and external authorities regarding rating, property ownership and valuation information.

About you

We are looking for someone who can bring:

- experience in a rating position or finance role within local government

- well-developed customer service, communication and interpersonal skills

- strong numeracy and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy

- excellent organisation and time management skills, including the ability to meet strict deadlines

- experience using Excel and Word

- knowledge of local government rating procedures and relevant legislation





- the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

- experience using Civica Authority will also be valued.

A salary in the range of $84,201 to $89,466 pa will be offered based on qualifications, ability and experience as well as a range of benefits including:

- generous superannuation benefits (up to 17%)

- flexible working arrangements and wellness days

- additional purchased leave options (up to 2 weeks)

- free entry to Shire aquatic facilities

- complimentary wellness initiatives including skin cancer screening, annual flu vaccinations, audiometric testing and ergonomic assessments

- professional development opportunities

- free parking.

For further information on this position contact Stan Kocian, Manager Finance on 9290 6615.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

The Shire reserves the right to commence interviews of candidates at any time and encourages you to apply now.

Apply online at www.mundaring.wa.gov.au

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

At Shire of Mundaring, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, respected and supported at work. We are proud to create a safe workplace environment where people from all backgrounds can contribute and succeed.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from different cultural and language backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people living with disability and people of all ages.

If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, or contact us at any stage. We're here to help make the process accessible and fair for everyone. Email: **************@mundaring.wa.gov.au

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🏢 Shire Of Mundaring
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