Assistant Rates Officer - Permanent Ongoing

Assistant Rates Officer - Permanent Ongoing

Applications closing on 09 August 2026, 11:45 PM

• Reference NumberSF/5502
• Job TypeFull Time
• PackageBand 4 plus 12% Superannuation
• Position DescriptionAssistant-Rates-Officer-Position-Description.pdf

Based in Alexandra or hybrid arrangements are available

Are you skilled in the areas of rates administration, general accounting, strong numeracy skills customer oriented with strong interpersonal skills, and looking for your next role that will be a turning point in your career and want to play a major part in assisting maximise collection of all property and other charges levied by Council? Do you enjoy providing rates and property information, maintaining Council’s rating and property system and providing helpful and efficient customer service?

About this opportunity

The successful candidate will maintain the rating system of the Murrindindi Shire Council under the supervision of the Coordinator - Rates & Revenue. You will be valued for your knowledge and expertise in Computer proficiency in the MS Office suite, especially Excel.  

In this role you will:

• Receipt the daily download and verification of Bpay and internet payments
• Prepare and process Land Information Certificates
• Maintain accurately and up to date property database from Notice of Acquisitions

What will you bring

By joining our team, ideally, you will bring:

• Experience (1-3 years) in rates administration and or general accounting, bookkeeping and reconciliations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated strong numeracy skills.
• Excellent organisation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working within a team and managing competing tasks and deadlines with a positive attitude. 
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. 
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60-to-90-minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive flexible work environment, including the opportunity to work from home, with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role, please contact Nikki Rongong, Manager Business Services at (03) 5772 0333.

Applications should contain a cover letter and resume and address the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description. Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

Please submit your application and any accompanying attachments to [email protected]

Applications close 11.45 pm Sunday 9 August 2026

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• Undertakes a Police Check.
• Is able to travel to different work sites within the Murrindindi Shire, such as providing evidence of a current Victorian Driver’s licence.