Role Overview<\/p>\n
\tThe Utilities Team Leader is responsible for assisting with council billing, reporting, and risk management across multiple utility streams. Utilities include, but are not limited to, water, electricity, sewer, effluent, refuse, alternative energy solutions, backup electricity, gas, and other related services.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Utility Management<\/p>\n
Manage relationships between landlords, service providers, and tenants to optimise service delivery and efficiency.<\/p>\n
\tFacilitate the opening of new municipal accounts.
\n\tHandle and resolve council and municipal queries.
\n\tPrepare regular reports and support risk management processes.
\n\tProvide operational support to the utilities team.
\n\tMonitor utility consumption and recovery.
\n\tIdentify and implement cost-saving opportunities in electricity and water usage.
\n\tManage and coordinate leak detection and resolution.
\n\tPrepare financial reports and accruals.
\n\tConduct verification and optimisation of utility data and billing.<\/p>\n
Utility Accounting and Administration<\/p>\n
\tAssist with accounting and administrative functions to ensure accurate billing and recovery of utility costs per billing cycle.
\n\tReview and vet municipal billing reports.
\n\tConduct annual tariff audits.
\n\tTrack municipal valuations and related changes.
\n\tPerform energy assessments and feasibility studies.
\n\tEnsure buildings are billed on the most beneficial tariff structures.<\/p>\n
Risk Management and Compliance<\/p>\n
\tEnsure compliance with relevant legislation, municipal bylaws, and regulations.
\n\tAssist management in maintaining effective processes and systems to minimise operational and financial risk.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tProven experience in the property industry is essential.
\n\tMinimum of 5 years\u2019 experience within a utilities or municipal billing environment.
\n\tExperience with creditors, account reconciliations, and payments is essential.
\n\tValid driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
\tStrong verbal and written communication skills.
\n\tEffective time management and organisational abilities.
\n\tAbility to multitask and work under pressure.
\n\tStrong relationship-building skills.
\n\tFinancial and business acumen.
\n\tStaff supervision or team leadership ability.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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