🌟 We’re Hiring – Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors 🌟

Part-Time | $ 39.2296/hr | Up to 15.5% Super | Great Local Perks

The Shire of Brookton is looking for a detail-focused and motivated Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors to join our team.

✅ Managing Council’s property data base & Completing Council’s rates functions

✅ Preparing debtor invoices and managing Council’s debtor systems

✅ Support administration and finance team

✅ Enjoy flexible working, free gym & pool access, health & wellbeing programs, and more!

💼 Local government experience is an advantage but not essential.

📅 Applications close 4pm, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

👉 Learn more & apply: brookton.wa.gov.au/employment

Employment Opportunity

Finance Officer - Rates & Debtors

PART TIME ROLE 0.6 FTE

Hourly Rate: $39.2296 (Level 4, Local Government Officers’ (WA) Award 2021)

The Shire of Brookton is seeking a motivated and professional individual to join our finance team as Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a part-time position in a supportive team environment within local government. This opportunity is open to new applicants only.

About the Role

The Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors will be responsible for:

·           Managing Council’s property data base;

·             Completing Council’s rates functions;

·             Preparing debtor invoices and managing Council’s debtor systems; and

·             Assisting with Administration and customer service functions.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

·             Previous experience in an administrative or finance role

·             Strong computer and IT skills

·             High attention to detail and accuracy

·             Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·             Experience in local government finance or administration will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

In return, the Shire provides a competitive remuneration package, including:

·                 Permanent Part time based on 6 days/48 hours per fortnight.  The final roster will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

·                 Superannuation of up to 15.5% with a matching co-contribution scheme

·                 Four weeks’ annual leave with leave loading and two additional leave days during the Christmas/New Year closure

·                 Access to health and wellbeing programs, including free access to the Brookton Gym and Aquatic Centre

·                 Flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

Further information, including the position description, is available on the Shire’s website:
www.brookton.wa.gov.au/council/employment/employment.aspx

Confidential enquiries may be directed to Mrs Deanne Sweeney, Manager Corporate and Community, on 0418 422 498.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and emailed to ceo@brookton.wa.gov.au, marked “Confidential – Finance Officer – Rates & Debtors”.

Applications close at 4.00pm, Tuesday 9 December 2025.

Your application should consist of at least:

Covering Letter

A letter addressed to the CEO applying for the position and stating your anticipated commencement date if successful.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

A detailed resume/curriculum vitae setting out your personal details, contact details, work history, periods of employment, positions held with details of duties and other relevant information such as personal interests.

The details of your academic qualifications and identifying information such as institution, certificate number and date of issue.  Details of any ongoing professional development.

The details of your nominated referees including contact information and their position or working relationship with you. At least three referees who can confirm your work history and attributes should be nominated.