Revenue Coordinator

Southern Downs Regional Council – A Great Place to Work

What we do at SDRC is more than just a job to us. Whether it’s maintaining our clean water supply, keeping our parks and gardens beautiful, servicing our plant and vehicles, providing contemporary library services, responding to natural disasters or showcasing our region’s immense natural beauty and economic strength, every Council employee strives to make a real difference for our local community.

Few employers combine so many diverse disciplines (eg engineers, childcare workers, trades such as mechanics and plumbers, safety specialists, project managers, plant operators, finance experts, IT specialists and urban planners to name a few) in one organisation. At SDRC, we work together towards the same goal. By integrating a multi-disciplined workplace with collective ideas and skillsets, we provide unique opportunities for our people to develop and grow within their chosen career.

We are passionate about aligning business, community and government to achieve social, economic and environmental outcomes. We believe this is best realised when people are invested in the long-term outcomes of where they live and work. If this sounds like you too, then working in local government at SDRC may be right for you.

Our Values

SDRC recognises our people as our strength, and our five values guide how we work with each other, our actions, our decision making and how we serve our community.  Our values bring us all together and contribute to our employees having a meaningful and rewarding career, with opportunities to grow and thrive. To learn more about Council's Values, please click on the link in the "Further Information" section of this advertisement, or visit our website.

Job Description

About the Department

The Finance Department falls within the Customer and Organisational Services directorate. The department is tasked with delivering high-level customer service experiences to Council’s internal and external stakeholders aligned with identified outcomes in Council’s Corporate and Operational Plans. The department ensures that Council remains financially sustainable while embracing innovation to drive outcomes for the Southern Downs community in an efficient and effective manner. The Department is responsible for the delivery of a variety of functions, including contracts and procurement, finance, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), revenue and business development.

Your Opportunity

The Revenue Coordinator assists the Chief Financial Officer with the effective and efficient operation of the Revenue Section, including administrating rates and utility charges, collection of outstanding rates related debts and resolution of external customer enquiries. Council has recently undertaken a rating review and implemented business improvement initiatives.

Term:                   Full-time 

Hours of Work:   72.5 hours per fortnight 

Pay Level:           $3,565.51 to $4,113.10 per fortnight (Level 6-7), plus superannuation and annual leave loading 

     In accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award. Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience. 

Employment Base:  Warwick or Stanthorpe, Queensland (will be negotiated with successful candidate) 

Assistance with expenses to relocate to the Southern Downs Region may be available for the right candidate

What You Will Do

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description below.  (for applicants viewing this job vacancy through SEEK.com, you will be able to access the Position Description by clicking on the "Apply" button, or by visiting the job advertisement on our website at www.https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies)

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead and supervise the activities of relevant staff in the Revenue Team (Rates and Accounts Receivable).
• Maintain appropriate registers and databases and prepare reconciliations in accordance with relevant best practice industry or accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance issues are addressed in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the Local Government Act and Regulations, and any relevant State or Federal Government requirements.
• Provide advice to Council employees and other stakeholders on Revenue Section related policies and procedures.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer in monitoring and maintaining quality financial information systems, including preserving the integrity of data.
• Undertake the administration and preparation of Council’s rating and property information function including rating category reviews and modelling.
• Undertake the administration of State and Federal Government schemes and levies.
• Assist in the preparation of Council’s Annual Financial Statements, claims and acquittals.
• Assist with budget and audit processes.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable function for Council.
• Prepare and issue rates notices, maintain rates records, water consumption charges and debt collection notices.
• Contribute to the development of policies and implement procedures and guidelines that support the delivery of outcomes associated with the Financial Services Department.
• Other duties as directed by the CFO.

What We Offer

At Southern Downs Regional Council, we know that that our people are our strength. With this front of mind, we provide a wide range of benefits and a holistic approach to supporting our employees, including:

• Competitive wages, conditions and allowances
• Generous leave provisions and annual leave loading
• Improved work-life balance opportunities, such as a 9-day work fortnight and consideration of other flexible work options
• Comprehensive, professional and free Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families (24/7 access)
• Access to a wide range of other health and wellness initiatives 
• Additional superannuation paid by Council after 12 months, with an employee contribution
• Responsible and values based leadership
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth and development
• Study assistance (subject to policy conditions and approval)
• In-house leadership program (for nominated employees)
• Salary packing of novated lease vehicles
• Free or subsidised uniforms (conditions apply)
• Active social club
• Free carparking in most employment locations

Desired Skills and Experience

What You Will Need

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Demonstrated understanding of the Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 and the application of this legislation to the levying of rates and charges, including utility charges.
• Substantial experience in administering and levying rates and charges, including utility charges.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Technology One Property and Rating Module or the ability to adapt and learn this software.
• High level investigative and problem-solving skills used in the analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Proven ability to lead a team to prioritise tasks, manage workloads and meet critical deadlines.
• Highly developed customer service skills and proven ability to successfully resolve disputes.
• Experience in administering debt recovery and management practices.

Further Information

For further information about this role and working for Southern Downs Regional Council, please refer to the documents below (note: where viewing this advertisement on SEEK.com, the links to information below will only be available once you click on the "Apply" button. Alternatively, you can access them via the job advertisement on our website at https://www.sdrc.qld.gov.au/council/careers-at-council/current-job-vacancies):

• Position Description 
• Applying for a position with SDRC 
• Our Values 
• Living on the Southern Downs

If you have any additional enquiries, please contact Gurbindar Singh, Chief Financial Officer on 07 46610303 or 0438 927 665.  

Apply Now!

At SDRC, we believe that diversity enriches our workplace, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes. We welcome applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities, who have applicable working rights in Australia. 

To apply for this opportunity, you will be asked to complete an online application form and provide: 

• Your current CV or Resume.

When you are ready to begin your application, please click on the "Apply" button below to be taken to our online application portal. Please ensure you provide all of the information requested and that your application is lodged by the closing date (as shown above). Should you have any difficulty lodging your application online, please contact our People & Culture team on ph 1300 697 372 for assistance. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Pre-Employment Check Information

As part of our recruitment process, external preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment checks in most instances, including:

• Right to work in Australia check
• National Criminal History Check
• Pathology drug and alcohol screening
• Reference Checks - we will request that preferred candidates nominate two referees who have knowledge of their capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years (where possible). It is preferable to include current, immediate or past supervisors.

Preferred candidates may also be subject to further checks prior to appointment, such as a functional capacity/fitness for work assessment, a formal qualifications check, Blue Card Working with Children Check, licence disqualification/traffic history checks and/or any other check that is reasonably required by SDRC to assess the candidate's ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role.