Team Leader Accounts Receivable (Central Coast Council)

Description Engage with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaborative relationships and effective communication. Work-life balance
- 9-day fortnight and hybrid flexible working arrangements available. 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 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. Key Activities
- 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. To Be Successful In This Role
- 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 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 strong, credible relationships and influence, persuade or negotiate outcomes beneficial to the organisation. Other Information The commencing salary for this position is up to $106.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities to the maximum salary of $123.5k per year on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation. This is a permanent full-time role with a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working conditions (2 days from home, 3 days onsite). The role is located at the Wyong Administration Building. Equal Opportunity and Safety Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and to providing a work workplace that fosters equity, diversity and respect. The council is committed to safe environments that protect the wellbeing of children on the Central Coast. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r92q2