Revenue Officer

About the Opportunity

Due to an internal promotion, we are now seeking a motivated and skilled Revenue Officer to join our team in the Financial Services Unit of the Council.

As the Revenue Officer you will provide valuable advice and support to help deliver the key objectives of Council’s Strategic Plan, particularly related to Council's revenue. Assisting the Senior Revenue Officer, you will ensure the smooth operations while offering exceptional customer service. This includes handling telephone and counter inquiries and responding to correspondence related to revenue matters in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$73,756 -$85,402 per annum plus superannuation

The Benefits

• Full-time position 35 hours per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 12% superannuation 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

About You

You are a problem solver with the ability to critically think on your feet and have a Certificate IV in Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, related discipline, or demonstrated comprehensive experience in a similar role. You should also have a solid background in an office environment, with a strong understanding of financial systems and operations.

What's Next?

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community and contribute to an engaging and supportive work environment, we would love to hear from you.  We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 30 January 2025 at 11.30pm

Who to Contact: Arun Varghese, Finance Coordinator on (02) 4993 4263

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.