CCB-123 Rates Officer

Applications closing on 05 November 2025, 11:59 PM

ABOUT THE ROLE

Please read all information carefully before applying.

Under general direction, this position assists in the timely and accurate operation, maintenance and control of Council’s Rates & Property Information systems. 

Employment Status: Full Time, Permanent

Award: Level 3 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range:  $84,359.00 to $88,752.00 gross per annum

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

| Essential Knowledge, skills and abilities |

  • Demonstrated relevant experience in an Administration and Customer Service position with well-developed administration & customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of Council’s rating policies and procedures, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of legislation and regulations including Council and State Government requirements for rating.
  • Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet skills together with proficiency in the use of software relevant to rating management.
  • Good interpersonal skills including demonstrated liaison, consultation, listening and negotiation skills.
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work within deadlines involved in the Rates System functions.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team in a professional and positive manner with the ability to be tactful, discrete and maintain confidentiality when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature

     

| Essential Education/Qualifications |

  • Minimum education level of completion of Year 10 or equivalent

| Essential Licences |

  • Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying.

Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS

Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.

CLOSING DATE

11:59pm Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.

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