Status: Temporary, 12-month contract (with possibility of extension), 57 hours a fortnight (0.75 FTE).
Salary range: $76,393.14 to $80,290.95 per annum, pro rata and dependent on skills, knowledge and experience.
Ordinary Hours: 114 hours per 4 weekly cycle to be worked Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm.
Job Description
Opportunity: The City of Albany’s Finance Team is looking for a customer focused individual to take up the role of Rates Officer.
Reporting to the Rates Coordinator, this role will see you responsible for, but not limited to:
- Managing the collection of rates income with ratepayers, including the processing of payments, refunds, and maintaining accurate records of transactions;
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to property rating;
- Maintain and record property details;
- Assist with implementing enforcement measures.
Desired Skills and Experience
The possession of the following is essential for the role:
- Possession of at least 2 years financial/clerical experience.
- High level written and verbal communication skills;
- Computerised systems experience;
- Sound knowledge of financial principles and practices, and knowledge of work activities performed within a rates team;
- Strong customer service focus and commitment.
About Us: The City of Albany is one of Western Australia’s most important and historic regional Cities. The services, facilities and activities that we offer are continually evolving and expanding. As an employee of the City, you can help us to reach our full potential. We employ over 450 staff and provide an exceptional and committed service to the City of Albany and we create an environment where every employee has an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to a more diverse workforce and promote diversity and equal opportunity employment.
What we Offer: The City offers some great benefits including:
- Superannuation co-contributions of up to $4,500 per financial year.
- Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance.
- Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations, skin checks and health assessments.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
- Free ALAC Memberships.
- Volunteering support.
- Employee recognition program.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Interested?
Please review the job information kit below;
- Conditions and How to Apply
- Advice for Prospective Applicants
If you are having any difficulties or for further assistance with the process please contact People and Culture at mailto:peopleandculture@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3110.
Role related queries should be directed to Steve Van Nierop, Manager Finance at mailto:steve.vannierop@albany.wa.gov.au or on 6820 3105.
Deadline: Applications close 5pm, Monday 25 August 2025.
The City of Albany is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion across all its organisational practices and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with lived disabilities, and individuals of all ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.