Revenue Officer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to assist in carrying out the administrative functions of the Revenue department; including rates and charges, water billing, and accounts receivable, and also provide backfill and general assistance to the Revenue department as required.

As Revenue Officer, you will assist with levying of BVSC revenues including rates, user charges, debtor accounts and debt recovery as well as with Statutory and Regulatory reporting for revenue such as Pensioner Concession Claims and Rating Returns. You will assist the Revenue Team Leader with specific projects or tasks from time to time.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Certificate IV in Finance (or related discipline) or equivalent qualification, and has a NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, including reconciliation of accounts
• Demonstrated ability to perform data entry accurately
• High level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to provide financial and accounts advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated analytical and investigative skills

Benefits

This is a permanent full time position working 35 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $77,293.14 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $1,333.10 per week base salary
• $153.31 per week superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Rostered day off scheme (nine day fortnight)
• Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Carmel Waters - Revenue Team Leader on 02 6499 2301.

Applications close 11.59pm AEDT on 4 February 2025. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.