Finance Roles(Finance Officer (Accounts Support (Mullumbimby)

Byron Shire Council is focused on partnering with our community and offers pristine beaches, diverse lifestyles, a magnificent natural environment and a subtropical climate.

Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture and we value our employees.

As an employee you would partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

We provide a rewarding and flexible working setting and celebrate our values of:

- We lead with enthusiasm and purpose
- We are open, honest and respectful
- We foster well-being and creativity
- We achieve our goals and succeed together

**If you are looking for an exciting **opportunity then this may be the role(s) for you. We have passion and enthusiasm and are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey.**: **We are looking for**: Byron Shire Council is currently seeking to fill 2x new Finance roles: Finance Officer (Accounts Support & Rates) and Revenue Officer (Debt Management).

The **Finance Officer (Accounts Support & Rates)** role is a great opportunity to complete an extensive range of accounting support tasks within Council’s Finance team including assistance with Council’s rates and charges revenue administrative functions and provide high level customer service to internal and external customers.

The **Revenue Officer (Debt Management) **role is a great opportunity to provide a high level of customer service while undertaking Council’s revenue debt recovery function of amounts owing to Council for rates and charges, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and Council Policies and procedures

**About you: Finance (Accounts & Rates) role**:

- TAFE qualifications in Accounting, Business, Administration or another relevant field or equivalent demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Experience reconciling all types of accounts.
- Accurate data entry skills
- particularly numerical
- Sound organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks while consistently meeting agreed timeframes.
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

**About you: Revenue Officer (Debt Management) role**:

- TAFE qualifications in Accounting, Business, Administration or another relevant field or equivalent demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience with debt recovery and relevant finance functions in a similar role.
- Sound understanding of financial principles, including debt management, revenue collection, and accounting practices.
- Sound organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise multiple tasks while consistently meeting agreed timeframes.
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

**We offer**:

- 2x permanent full
- time positions (35 hours per week)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,155.40 to $1,338.70 per 35 hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)

Other benefits include:

- Annual salary reviews and identified salary increases for financial years 2025/2026 based on award conditions
- 11.5% superannuation
- Access to Long Service Leave from 5 years service
- Education and training support
- Flexible work hours
- Attractive salary packaging scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days

**Location**: This position is based at Mullumbimby however Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

**Contact**: For Finance Officer (Accounts Support & Rates) role: Amanda O'Donnell
- Financial Operations Accountant
- Phone: (02) 6626 7093.

For Revenue Officer (Debt Management) role: Stephen Ansoul
- Revenue Coordinator
- Phone: (02) 6626 7012.

**Closing date**: 10pm (NSW time), Sunday 6th October.

**Position Description**: We are open to discussing versatile working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working
- including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

**Pre-Employment Screening Process**: Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzu3c