Our local Council client is seeking an Administration Officer to provide administrative and receipting support to ensure accurate financial processing and high-quality customer service. You'll play a key role supporting a financial operations team with essential functions. $38.05 p.h Super Full time hours (Mon-Fri) 4-month assignment with possibility of extension Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast 4558 This role involves: Providing administrative support for receipting duties in line with policies and procedures Processing payments through various payment methods with a high level of accuracy Loading and managing Direct Debit applications, amendments, and processing dishonour notifications Performing daily reconciliation and receipting of bank statements Responding to internal and external enquiries in a timely and professional manner via phone and email Supporting process improvements within the financial operations team Assisting with reporting, branch projects and initiatives when required Providing support across revenue collection and accounts receivable functions as needed The ideal candidate will have: Experience in an administrative or customer-focused role (e.g. within finance or credit management, local government) Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and problem-solving skills Strong communication and customer service skills across phone, email and written correspondence Ability to analyse and resolve routine tasks accurately and independently Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn financial or property systems Availability to travel and work across council work locations and availability to work outside normal hours to meet seasonal deadlines where required Understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures related to financial operations not required but highly regarded Certificate III in Business Administration, Finance, Local Government or a related discipline not required but highly regarded If you're interested in this role, please apply now - I look forward to hearing from you!
