This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Senior Rates Officer generally earns $1,690 per week ($87,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 23,300 people working in this sector in Australia and many of them specialise as a Senior Rates Officer. Senior Rates Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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A Diploma of Local Government (Rates) is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Senior Rates Officer. This course will give you the skills to review property rates, analyse valuations and propose rates policies and structures. You’ll cover a range of topics including determining the impact of rates policy and structure on property owners and documenting and presenting strategic rate policy and structure proposals.
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A Senior Rates Officer issues rates notices on behalf of a local government authority. You might determine property rates structures and be involved with the development of council rates policies. Senior Rates Officers oversee the issuing of rates invoices and collection of payments.
A Senior Rates Officer should have strong analytical skills and be comfortable working with financial information. You’ll need to be capable of a range of administrative tasks and able to use information technology to gather data. Senior Rates Officers should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues. It’s important that you are organised and can manage your time well.
