Team Leader Accounts Receivable (Central Coast Council)

About the role This role is responsible for leading Council’s Accounts Receivable function end‑to‑end, from debt recovery through to receipt of payment, ensuring strong governance, accuracy and integrity across all transactions. The position drives continuous improvement in credit management systems, policies, and processes, with a focus on standardisation, optimisation and best‑value outcomes. You will oversee end‑of‑month procedures, banking transactions, while preparing and analysing credit management and banking reports to support informed decision‑making and effective team actions. As a people leader, this role sets operational objectives, manages work plans and delegates tasks to ensure high performance and accountability across the team. You will contribute to a positive, customer‑focused performance culture that values respect, excellence and financial discipline, while minimising Council’s exposure to unrecoverable debt. The role also supports the development and implementation of Council‑wide credit management policies and collaborates across the organisation to embed strong customer service principles into all accounts receivable activities. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. Key activities of this role
- Lead and oversee Council’s end‑to‑end Accounts Receivable and credit management function.
- Drive continuous improvement, strong financial governance and customer‑focused outcomes.
- Manage and empower a high‑performing team to minimise risk and maximise revenue recovery. You will have
- a certificate IV qualification in Business Administration or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in Debt Recovery, combined with ongoing professional development
- high level written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage and communicate with Senior finance team
- demonstrated leadership behaviours, including active communication with the team in regard to performance, business strategy, diversity, coaching and mentoring and change management with dedication to continuous improvement
- demonstrated ability to build solid, credible relationships and influence, persuade or negotiate outcomes that are of benefit or add value, to all or part of the organisation.
- The commencing salary for this position is up to $106.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $123.5k per year on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
- We have a permanent full-time role available
- This role will be able to access a 9-day fortnight
- We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role
- 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
- This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building. Other information
- Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.
- At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you
- volunteering, health check-ups. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.
- Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
- Time provided for annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
- Access to career development with career development and learning programs
- Cheers program and novated leasing partnerships Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and to providing a safe environment for children and staff. Location Central Coast Council is located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour’s drive from Newcastle. The Central Coast offers a vibrant region to live and work. How to apply We have put together some additional resources to help you apply for a role at Central Coast Council. By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided is true and correct and acknowledge that any offer of employment may be withdrawn if found to be false. You also consent to employment screening checks where appropriate, including reference checks, Working with Children Check, Entitlement to Work in Australia, and verification of qualifications and membership with professional bodies. You may be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia. To lodge your application, please follow these steps:
- Answer the online questions shown below.
- Attach your resume
- Attach your qualifications and licences. Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response via email. If you do not receive a response, you may need to lodge another application. If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service. Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or email. For further instructions please click here. You will be able to save your application as you go using the “Save Application” button and return to it later via the follow‑up email. If you don’t have access to a computer, you can lodge your application at a Council Library location. Pre‑book a free 1‑hour computer time slot by contacting your nearest library or ask at the enquiry counter. We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies. Apply Now
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