*Where career & lifestyle combine
*Showcase your finance finesse in this key role
*$78,380 - $82,809 p/a negotiable, plus Super & monthly RDO
The District Council of Ceduna is located on the far west coast of South Australia, on the scenic shores of Murat Bay on the Great Australian Bight. The main town of Ceduna is 780 km by road from Adelaide and 1900km from Perth.
A high level of economic growth has occurred in recent times through the tourism, aquaculture and mining industries. This has resulted in the demand for increased services, land development and the creation of many recent job opportunities.
Ceduna has a population of approximately 3,500 people with a high proportion living in Ceduna/Thevenard, with the towns of Koonibba, Smoky Bay and Denial Bay having smaller populations within the Council’s boundary.
Reporting to the Manager Administration and Finance, this important role is primarily responsible for Council’s rating and revenue functions, providing services internally and assisting customers externally. The key responsibilities of this diverse and people focussed role will include:
- Maintaining Council’s Rating Information System to ensure effective and accurate generation of Council Rates and/or Service Charge Revenue.
- Undertaking rating accounting procedures, including the preparation and dispatch of rate notices, collection of rates, payments by instalments and levying of fines on unpaid rates as per policy and the Local Government Act.
- Researching and replying to all customer requests relating to assessment/rating queries.
- Maintaining property specific records for Effluent Unit Charges, Waste Collection and Regional Landscapes Levy purposes.
- Improving and maintaining Council’s rating procedures.
- Assisting the Manager Administration & Finance with Council's Rate and Service Charge modelling.
- Providing advice to senior staff regarding legislative requirements and trends for rating purposes.
- Maintaining Council’s information Systems relating to rates, property and permit matters.
- Ad hoc finance and administrative related tasks as required.
Ideally you will come from a similar role within local government, or you may have similar, relevant experience from another government or highly compliance oriented setting.
High attention to detail, sound computer literacy and excellent customer service and hands on administrative skills are a must for success in this role.
Excellent working conditions apply, and relocation assistance can be negotiated.
Please submit your cv and detailed cover letter via Seek quoting reference DCC211125 on or before 9am, 15 December 2025.
Enquiries are most welcome, and /or to obtain a Candidate Information Pack please phone, text or email Heather Oliver at LG Talent in confidence on 0404 801 *** or via *******@lgtalent.com.au