About UsKempsey Shire Council is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales and is known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.We are a dynamic and progressive local government authority, with responsibility for $1.1 billion worth of assets and employing over 330 dedicated employees.The OpportunityAre you passionate about providing quality assistance and customer service in a financial setting? We have the perfect opportunity for the right person to join our dedicated Revenue team!Reporting to the Team Leader Revenue, you will assist in the maintenance of Council’s property database, the issuing of Council’s rates notices, water accounts, balancing of the property ledgers and handling customer enquiries relevant to the position.Required skills & experience To be successful in this role, you should possess tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated work experience relevant to the role; excellent numeracy and literacy skills; high level data entry skills with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of all Microsoft Office Professional applications; and a demonstrated ‘can do’ attitude with a flexible and proactive approach.Experience in Local Government rating and water billing procedures and legislation is highly desirable, but not essential. Key accountabilities include Assist with the maintenance of the property database which includes but is not limited to processing land transfers and certificates and verification of new Deposited PlansAnswer correspondence and prepare reports in respect of billing, valuation and property enquiriesAssist with the issuing of rate and water accountsAssist in the issue of instalment and other account reminder noticesIssue supplementary rate levies and accounts as required What we can offer youIn return, you will be rewarded by:Career development opportunitiesPermanent full-time position, 35 hours per week with 19-day monthEmployee health and wellbeing programsLearning and development programsA fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, with access to Fitness PassportWeekly salary of $1175.02 to $1322.49 (plus 10.5% superannuation)For further information regarding this role please contact Nicole Poe on 02 6566 3200. How to ApplyYou must apply via Council’s webpage http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/ or through Seek. Emailed or posted applications will not be considered.Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below (or the Apply for this job button in Seek), complete the application form and provide the following information:A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description).Your current resume which details your work experience and any other information that is relevant to this role as well as the contact details for two work related referees from a supervisor or Manager.We recommend you use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application.Applications close: Sunday, 29 January 2022 at 4pm.Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes. Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.auThank you and good luck with your application.Kempsey Shire Council are an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce.Kempsey Shire Council welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability.In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities.If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.Position Description
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West Kempsey
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