**JOIN OUR JOURNEY TO BECOME THE BEST COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA!**
We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Revenue Team Leader to join our team at Singleton Council. In this role, you'll make a real impact on the everyday lives of people within our community by achieving important outcomes for Singleton to grow and flourish.
**ABOUT US**
Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales' largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community. Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services to our community, supporting our vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.
**THE ROLE**
We are looking for a highly motivated Revenue Team Leader to lead a small team to administer and manage Council's rating, water billing and debt management functions. You will also be accountable for managing payments owed to Council, including invoicing and statements.
You will have a tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or a related discipline and demonstrated experience managing the Rates process in a Local Government environment. Knowledge of the Local Government Act, Strata Titles Act and Valuation of Land Act in areas pertaining to rates and land valuations is essential.
You will be responsible for:
- Ensuring Council meets all legislative, regulatory and policy obligations related to the calculation and levying of rates and associated charges, and management of payments due to Council.
- Leading the preparation of revenue forecasts and development of annual rating scenarios for inclusion in Council's Operational Plan.
- Leading the administration of Council's rates and water billing functions, including distribution of notices, responding to enquiries, property valuation adjustments, and administration of pensioner concessions.
- Accurately maintaining Council's rates register within the corporate system.
- Managing the Accounts Receivable functions of Council.
- Managing and administering Council's Hardship Policy and debt management framework.
- Managing property transfers and the issue of Certificates under Section 603 of the Local Government Act 1993.
- Preparing statutory financial reports and returns.
- Reviewing internal control systems and processes to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
- Contributing to ensuring a successful and smooth annual financial auditing process.
This position is offered on a full-time basis working 35 hours per week.
Remuneration for the position equates to an annual salary between $94,136 to $105,016 per year plus superannuation.
**WHY JOIN US?**
At Singleton Council, we are a dynamic, multi-skilled, diverse group of people who share the same passion — to deliver outstanding services and outcomes to our community. We value difference and the creativity it generates towards our productive workforce.
Working for Singleton Council you will join an Engaged, Safe, Sustainable and Performing workforce who, together, we exist to make a difference for our community. To make smart, sustainable decisions, and to go above and beyond so that our community continues to be loved locally and recognised nationally. If you are looking for a challenging and strategically focused career which delivers tangible results for the community all whilst working in a flexible, contemporary environment, join us on our journey to be the best council in Australia.
- **Be community-first**:You'll create or support important community outcomes and will be fulfilled by the impact you have on everyday lives.
- **Help drive change, step by step**:You'll help improve _what _we deliver and _how _we deliver it. You'll challenge us to move forward, combining hard work and drive with professionalism and staying power.
- **Learn and grow**:You'll develop your skills and reach new heights through the diversity of what we do and through a range of ongoing training opportunities.
- **Join a supportive, family-friendly organisation**:Commit to our journey to achieve the best outcomes for our community and we will support you to find the right balance between work and life.
- **Join an employer of choice organisation**:You'll be a part of an organisation** **that has** **innovative programs targeting staff wellbeing, recognition and inclusion as well as fostering a culture of collective leadership that has seen our organisation recognised as an Employer of Choice from the Human Resources Director (HRD) Australia.
**WANT TO KNOW MORE?**
To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing for the community click **here** **to explore our webpages.
Why work for Singleton Council? Click **here** to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.
For further information regarding this role please see the **position descriptio