Opportunity This Way
Rates and Finance Officer
Full Time or Part Time by negotiation
Salary commencing at $37.92 per hour (plus superannuation)
About Hindmarsh Shire Council
Hindmarsh Shire is nestled amongst National Parks, lakes, and rivers. Our proud agricultural sector is the backbone of our economy, with small business and other entrepreneurial industries on the rise. Hindmarsh Shire Council services an area of over 7527km2 and has hybrid Customer Service Centres and Libraries in Dimboola, Jeparit and Rainbow and standalone services in Nhill.
About the Role
We are seeking someone to join our staff to support the Revenue Officer with administering Council’s rates functions. The successful candidate will learn how to maintain the rates database, issue rates notices, and deal with rates queries from both the public and staff members, as well as learning finance functions include accounts payable and receivable. If you pay strong attention to detail, have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and enjoy working in a team, we are ready to receive your application for this rewarding position!
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and responses to the below Key Selection Criteria to hr@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA – please provide a response to each of the following, detailing how your skills and experience relate to each criteria.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in accounting, property management, revenue collection or rates.
• Demonstrated experience in property information systems or other database management systems.
• Proven ability to deal with internal and external customers both over the phone and in person in a professional and consistent manner with demonstrated ability to solve problems through discussion, negotiation and teamwork.
• Strong personal organisation skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Competency in the full Microsoft Office suite combined with the ability to learn and utilise new software packages.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, police check and Working with Children Check.
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting for the interview stage.
Applications close Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 12:00noon.
For enquiries relating to this position, please contact Heather Boyd, Manager Finance, on 03 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Why work with Hindmarsh Shire Council?
Our wellbeing benefits include:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flu Vaccinations, Health and Skin Checks
Our flexible work benefits may include:
• Working from home or hybrid working arrangements
• Rostered Day Off
Our leave benefits include:
• Annual Leave
• Sick and Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 7 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Our development benefits include:
• Training Courses and Professional Development opportunities
• Education Assistance