About the Opportunity
Cabonne Council has a permanent, full-time opportunity as a Financial Services Officer within the Finance team.
The purpose of this position is to provide an effective and efficient service in relation to front counter and phone-based customer service, creditors, debtors
and rates administration functions. The position works in collaboration, and on a rotational basis, with two other Financial Services Officers.
Further information about the role is
contained within the attached Position
Description.
About You
This role is for someone with a strong foundation in fianance and customer service, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciling ledgers and managing rates administration with accuracy and efficiency.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Class C driver’s licence.
- Qualifications in relevant field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft excel and word, and database applications.
- Particular attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with customers.
- A systematic and organised approach to work with strong prioritisation and time management
skills.
Remuneration and Benefits
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local
Government (State) Award 2023 and Cabonne Council’s policies and conditions
of employment.
The position is graded 5-6 in Council's salary system with a gross weekly wage range of $1190.0 to $1367.20, dependant on qualifications and experience.
Benefits of working at Council include:
At Cabonne Council we recognise our current and future
employees want to work in an organisation that provides more than just a job.
We understand meaningful work, the opportunity to develop professionally and
personally, and the ability to balance life's priorities are important. We
offer our employees a flexible, welcoming, inclusive and safe work environment,
along with a variety of attractive benefits.
Our lifestyle friendly benefits include:
- A
nine-day fortnight
- Dedicated
training and professional development budgets
- Staff
Wellness Program
- Opportunity
to extend leave by taking leave at half pay
- Flexibility
to meet the operational requirements of Council, while accommodating the
needs of our employees
- Parental
leave for primary and secondary carers
- Fitness
Passport – unlimited use at participating businesses
- Long
service leave available at 5 years’ service
- Salary
packaging options
How to Apply
Before you apply for this position, please read the position
description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the
position. You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the
criteria on the online application and provide a copy of your current Resume.
Council will only accept applications submitted online.
Cabonne Council operates a merit-based recruitment
process.
Interview Process
Applications will be shortlisted as they are received. You
will be contacted by phone if you have been selected for interview. If you have not been selected for interview you will be
advised by email.
Pre-Employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are
then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be
prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of
the selection process:
- A
pre-employment physical examination (at Council's expense).
- Reference
checking – an external company will be used to complete reference checks for preferred candidates.
- Undertake
any other applicable screening that may be relevant to the role.
- Checking
validity of certificates and qualifications.
- Criminal History Check.
Other important details
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please
contact Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Dale Size, on 02 6392 3200.
Cabonne Council is an equal opportunity employer embracing access and diversity in its recruitment process.
Cabonne Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to always keep children safe.
