CareerPlan

Senior Rates Officer

Blacktown, New South WalesFull-time$122k2026-10-31 → 2026-11-11

Core

Manage rating systems, reconcile valuations, process rates and charges, oversee debt recovery, and complete reporting for a local council.

Role type

Senior Rates Officer

Builds

Accurate and compliant rating functions for a growing city council

Domain

Local government / Municipal finance

Required skills

Rating system management, valuation reconciliation, debt recovery, financial reporting, legislative compliance, ratepayer enquiries, system improvements, procedure documentation

Responsibilities

Manage rating systems and processes, reconcile valuations, process rates and charges, oversee debt recovery matters, complete monthly and end-of-year reporting, investigate complex rating matters, respond to enquiries from ratepayers and government agencies, issue rate and instalment notices, process rating exemptions, review supplementary rates, check subdivisions and strata properties, identify system improvements, document procedures, support staff training