Mosman Municipal Council Hiring for Finance Officer Rates Job at Mosman Full Time

• Undertake rating functions in our Finance team
• Opportunity to join progressive and agile Council closely connected with the Mosman community
• Full-time permanent opportunity with a Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• Total Package: From $70,468 to $88,540 pa incl. super, 35 hours per week

About Us

Mosman Council is committed to its community, innovation, the environment and making a difference at the local level. We offer diverse and challenging work with an opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents. The recruitment and selection of talented staff committed to giving back to the community is a high priority for us, as we know our reputation relies on it.

Our employees enjoy many great benefits, including a 3-weekly Rostered Day Off for full-time staff, public transport travel subsidy program, tertiary study assistance, health and wellbeing initiatives and annual Award increases.

We offer a professional and flexible working environment with many opportunities for upskilling and cross-unit collaboration. We take pride in having a supportive and progressive workplace culture.

About the Opportunity

In this exciting opportunity within the Finance Team at Mosman Council, as part of your day to day work you will ensure that rating functions of Council are carried out in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with statutory obligations and Council policy. This will include processing of data, correspondence and maintenance of relevant databases.

You will assist Council’s customers with rate enquiries and provide general administrative assistance to the Finance Officer – Revenue, Revenue Accountant and other staff members.

You will also focus on processing transfers of land and ensuring rates database is up-to-date, including preparation of new owner letters and liaising with relevant Officer regarding companion animals register.

This is a great opportunity for you to have a genuine impact on our community.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum 2 years’ experience in Accounting
• Demonstrated analytical, methodical and organised approach to work
• Proven ability to manage time effectively to achieve deadlines
• Strong commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement
• Computer proficiency with Windows and Microsoft 365 applications
• Valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Knowledge of Authority software and experience in Local Government Rating and Finance are not essential but will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. Please note you need to complete your application in one sitting, as you cannot save it and come back to it later.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria via an online questionnaire. You must answer all required field before you can submit your application.
• You will be asked to upload your Resume/CV and other documentation relevant to the position.
• All documents uploaded must be in Microsoft Word, PDF or JPEG format.
• For further information about the role, please contact Anne Sydlarczuk on 9978 4248 for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Mosman Council, 573 Military Road, Mosman, NSW, 2088.

Applications close: 11.30pm, 9 August 2022

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people.