(TEMPORARY FULL-TIME – 35 HOURS PER WEEK FOR UP TO 12 MONTHS)
Closing Date: 23 March 2010 Reference: 2010-0021 Department: Corporate Services
Building a better tomorrow Wyong Shire is a leading tourist area with pristine beaches, lush national parks and diverse wildlife. Our residential growth is one of the highest in the state with almost 150,000 residents comfortably calling Wyong Shire home. At Wyong Shire Council we’re committed to creating a positive work/life balance by encouraging sustainable development and economic opportunities supporting strong, safe residential communities.
Building a better career WSC has a culture which encourages career development, with on-going training and support to help you grow and achieve. Employees can take advantage of our great range of benefits including salary sacrifice options (excludes casual positions), Work Fit health and wellbeing program and two active staff Social Clubs. We provide a friendly, fun atmosphere and encourage initiative and innovation to affect positive changes. A salary is negotiable up to $977.90 per week, plus Superannuation is offered. The position will work out of Council’s Civic Centre and operates within our Financial Services Unit providing a rewarding and stimulating work environment, supported by a strong team and management.
Building a better team This position is responsible for effective communication relating to all debt recovery matters involving property owners in the shire, Solicitors, Sheriffs, Court House staff and other public offices, as well as internal staff.
The Credit Management Officer is required to prepare legal action for recovery of unpaid accounts to the highest degree possible by researching legislation, Court procedures and Council files as well as communicating with and directing Council staff and other interested persons and taking action in a timely manner.
The incumbent has to maintain, validate and confirm the accuracy of all professional costs, court costs, sheriff costs, mercantile agent costs and outside agents search costs.
Note: Applicants are required to respond to each selection criteria in their application or covering letter. Selection Criteria are detailed on the last page of this ad package.
How to apply?
www.wyong.nsw.gov.au
Applicants are required to declare if they have an association with an existing employee of Wyong Shire Council by filling out the form attached to this advert package. Applicants are required to submit this form with their application for employment.
Enquiries regarding the position may be directed to Darryl Telfer, Revenue Accountant, phone 02 4350 5243.
Conditions of Employment Are as provided by the Local Government (State) Award 2007 and Council's Policies and Agreements.
Wyong Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all persons who meet the criteria for this position.
Resume Should include details of experience, qualifications, skills, names and phone numbers of two work related referees who may be contacted and work references (copies only). A contact phone number within business hours must also be provided. Applications can be e-mailed to jobs@wyong.nsw.gov.au or addressed to the undersigned quoting the relevant reference number and must be received by Council by close of business 4.30pm on 23 March 2010. Please do not send any folders.
