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 Rates Collection Officer

Keen to get your foot in the door with Local Government? Then this opportunity with one of the fastest growing shires in Western Australia is for you!

Do you have?

• Previous experience in a finance, debt recovery or administration role.
• The ability to work as an effective team member.
• A positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.

We invite you to submit your application for the fulltime position of Rates Collection Officer. This position is responsible for providing assistance with the operation of the rating team to ensure that all rating functions are performed in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.

Benefits and Conditions

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021 with a salary range between Level 4 ($69,193) to Level 5 ($78,891) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience and benefits such as:

• Superannuation of 11 per cent occupational superannuation from date of commencement, with an opportunity that the Shire will match an employee’s voluntary contribution to their nominated plan provided that employee contributes an amount of at least 5 per cent or 6 per cent of their own salary.
• Full-time position, located at the Harvey Administration Building however, you may be required to work at other locations throughout the Shire as directed by your reporting officer.
• Four weeks paid annual leave, including a 17.5 per cent leave loading.
• One rostered day off is available after every 19 working days.  Rostered days off cannot be accumulated.
• Free membership to the Leschenault Leisure Centre, the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre and the Dr Peter Topham Memorial Swimming Pool.
• Prior to appointment, the Officer will be required to undertake a medical examination with a Doctor of choice at Shire’s cost.  The appointment to the position is not confirmed until a medical is completed including Shire’s standard questionnaire and accepted in accordance with Shire Policy.
• A Police Clearance will be required to be provided to the Shire prior to confirmation of appointment not more than three months old, at the Shire’s cost.

How to Apply 

Applicants are requested to apply online on the Shire's website www.harvey.wa.gov.au.

Applications will remain open until the position has been filled. Please apply as soon as possible as the vacancy may close without notice.

The Shire of Harvey has an ongoing aspiration to become the most accessible and inclusive local government in regional WA. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Shire encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all sexual orientations and gender identity, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Annie Riordan
Chief Executive Officer