Opportunity This Way
About Hindmarsh Shire
Located in western Victoria’s beautiful Wimmera region, Hindmarsh Shire sits between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Western Highway, bordered by the Little Desert and Wyperfeld National Parks. Here, you can enjoy a rural lifestyle with the benefits of a regional city nearby.
Our shire is home to friendly communities across Nhill, Dimboola, Rainbow, and Jeparit, offering great local schools, safe neighbourhoods, and a relaxed pace of life. Explore scenic walking and cycling trails along rivers, lakes, and wetlands or enjoy vibrant local cafés, bakeries, and boutique shops – there is something for everyone.
Join our small, values-driven team delivering services to over 5,500 residents across 7,500km² - and discover a place where community, opportunity, and lifestyle come together.
Hindmarsh Shire Council currently has the following vacancy:
Coordinator Rates and Revenue
Permanent Full Time
Salary commencing at $93,941 p.a. (plus superannuation)
We are looking for a proactive and detail‑focused Coordinator Rates and Revenue to support the effective management of Council’s revenue functions. This role ensures rates, charges and related income are administered accurately, consistently and in line with legislation, policy and service standards.
The position is responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day rates and revenue activities, supporting billing, receipting, reconciliations and customer enquiries. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues, improve processes and contribute to compliance, reporting and continuous improvement across revenue operations.
To succeed in this role, you will bring strong administrative and analytical skills, a sound understanding of rates or revenue processes, and the ability to interpret legislation and policies. You will be organised, customer‑focused and confident working with systems and data, with the ability to manage priorities and support others in a busy operational environment.
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume and a response specifically addressing the key selection criteria to hr@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au:
- Demonstrated experience in rating, revenue or property administration, with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
- Solid financial and analytical skills, including reconciliations, debt management and support for budgeting and reporting.
- Strong data management and systems capability, including rating databases, GIS/Vicmap data and valuation updates.
- Well‑developed communication and customer service skills, with the ability to respond professionally to ratepayer and stakeholder enquiries.
- Good understanding of relevant legislation, including rating, concessions, valuations and electoral roll obligations (or ability to learn quickly).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, support colleagues and assist with training new staff.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical and police check.
Applications that do not address the key selection criteria may not be considered for shortlisting to the interview stage.
Applications close Wednesday 06 May 2026 at 12:00noon.
For enquiries on this position, please contact Marivic Vix, Manager Financial Services, on 03 5391 4444.
Hindmarsh Shire Council is committed to increasing diversity across the organisation. We encourage anyone to apply for our vacancies regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.