Assistant Rates Officer

Full job description
Reference NumberSF/4887
Job TypePart Time
PackageBand 4 (Pro-rata) plus 11.5% Superannuation
Part Time (0.4 FTE), Temporary (Until August 2025)
Band 4 (Pro-rata) plus 11.5% Superannuation
Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available


Great opportunity for a skilled individual in the areas of rates administration, general accounting, strong numeracy skills customer oriented with strong interpersonal skills, looking for your next role that will be a turning point in your career.
This role plays a major part in assisting to maximise collection of all property and other charges levied by Council.
The ideal candidate will enjoy providing rates and property information, maintaining Council’s rating and property system and providing helpful and efficient customer service.
About this opportunity

The successful candidate will maintain the rating system of the Council under the supervision of the Rates & Revenue Coordinator. You will be valued for your knowledge and expertise in computer proficiency in the MS Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.

In this role you will:

Receipt the daily download and verification of BPay and internet payments.
Prepare and process Land Information Certificates.
Maintain accurately and up to date property database from Notice of Acquisitions.
What will you bring

By joining our team, ideally, you will bring:

Experience (1-3 years) in rates administration and or general accounting, bookkeeping and reconciliations is highly desirable.
Demonstrated strong numeracy skills.
Excellent organisation skills and strong attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
Experience working within a team and managing competing tasks and deadlines with a positive attitude.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to +0 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, including the opportunity to work from home, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Kristie Warren-Smith, Rates Officer at 03 5772 0333

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm on Sunday 15 September 2024.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer