Parramatta City Council Hiring for Rates & Receivables Manager Job at Parramatta Full Time

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic rating professional to lead our Rates and Receivables service unit.

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Governance, Reporting and Analysis, you will be responsible for leading the Rates and Receivables function within the team ensuring that all statutory obligations are met. In addition, as a senior member within Council’s Finance Unit you will have the ability to think laterally and lead a high performing cohesive team which is essential to achieving the Finance Unit’s objectives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Determine the appropriate rating structure for Council to ensure that revenue is maximised and is in accordance with Office of Local Government and IPART guidelines.
• Manage the rates and receivables team to provide a customer focused rates service to clients (internal & external) by ensuring that all rates functions are managed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Manage the annual generation of rates and ensure quarterly rates notices are sent out in accordance with the Local Government Act & Regulations and Council Policy.
• Prepare the sections of Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan (DPOP), Annual Financial Statements, Annual Report, Statement of Compliance and other requirements for rates.
• Prepare applications for special rate variations (SRV’s) as required in conjunction with commercial finance.
• Manage the operations of the rates section including staff duties and accountabilities and the effective allocation and monitoring of workloads.
• Manage rates policies and procedures to ensure statutory compliance and integrity of the rates section.
• Ensure to take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself, s taff, visitors, contractors and volunteers whilst at work, and cooperate with Council to comply with WHS legislative obligation s.
• Ensure EEO, the principles for a culturally diverse society, and Council policies are complied with at all times.

About the Person
The successful candidate should have previous experience of 5+ years in Local Government Rating including extensive experience in managing a large team . It would be preferred but not essential for applicants to have a experience in Pathway, debt recovery and forecasting revenue

• Experienced in managing and motivating staff
• Knowledge of the Local Government Act with a focus on the revenue sections
• Diploma in business or accounting or relevant extensive experience in local government rating

What’s on Offer
We are offering an attractive salary from $120,301.38 to $127,609.56 p.a. plus Superannuation. City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which can be accessed by the successful candidate.

Want to Know More?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Richard Sheridan on (02) 9806 5726.

How to Apply

Candidates MUST apply online at https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/about-parramatta/careers and answer the position selection criteria. Applications close 9pm, Thursday 28 October 2021 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

Successful applicants are subject to COVID-19 Vaccination requirements as per public health orders and evidence of vaccination may be required (council will consider reasonable adjustments required as a result of approved vaccination exemptions where possible).

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

City of Parramatta Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Multicultural backgrounds and people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

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