City of Canning

Rates Officer – Contract

About the role

We now have an opportunity for a Rates Officer to join our Revenue Services team on a temporary full-time basis! In this role, you will be responsible for processing applications from pensioners for rates rebates and deferments, managing property ownership and address changes. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential when providing advice and support to clients in person, over the phone, and via email.

In this role, you will undertake duties such as:

• Process applications from Pensioners for Rates rebates and deferments
• Administer changes such as ownership, address, amendments to property details
• Check and correct daily reports
• Create property files for new properties
• Provide advice and information both in person, over the phone and via email
• Maintain links for mapping information
• Process payments and negotiate payment plans and direct debit arrangements

Skills & Experience

• Working knowledge of the rating function
• Good customer service and client liaison skills
• Working knowledge of the applicable legislation
• Experience working within Authority and Technology One are strongly preferred

Position Benefits

• Temporary, Full-Time or Near Full-Time Role – Until 31st August 2025
• Monthly Rostered Day Off
• Free Gym Membership to both Leisure Centres!
• Access to exceptional employee benefits
• $74,557.70 - $78,628.94 per annum pro rata + super

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred).  You may also contact Holly-Anne Harvey 0478 259 042 for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role.

 Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Monday 14 October 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.