Royalties Officer

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) was established on 1 January 2019 to ensure Victoria's strong economic performance by growing industries and regions. Here at DJPR, we're firmly focused on growing our state’s economy and ensuring it benefits all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions and nurturing inclusive communities.

Our work supports six ministers, spans 10 portfolios and operates across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We also oversee various public entities including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.
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Department: Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Administration / Secretarial
Classification: VPSG3
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/033419
Closing Date: 12-Mar-2020
Salary Range: $68,884 - $83,640
Job Duration: Until 30 October 2020
Attachments: PD - Royalties Officer.DOCX (Word, 112KB)


Contact: Joanne Wood
03 5160 9015

Position Details

Royalties Officer

  • $68,884  -$83,640 (Plus Superannuation)
  • Fixed Term until 30 October 2020 
  • Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
  • Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The position of Royalties Officer forms a part of the Resources, Forestry & Game Branch within the Rural & Regional Group.

The Resources, Forestry and Game Branch develops policy, programs and regulation to enable investment and generate jobs through the sustainable development of the State's earth resources, including extractives, minerals and petroleum.

The Rural and Regional Victoria Group works with local businesses and communities to build a stronger economy and better future for rural and regional Victorians. Incorporating Regional Development Victoria, Resources branch, Forestry and Game branch and the La Trobe Valley Authority, with an overarching Rural and Regional Strategy branch, the group has employees throughout the Melbourne CBD and rural and regional Victoria.

The main key accountabilities for this role include:

  • Assess, collect, reconcile and record royalties, rents and other fees payable by mining, quarry and petroleum authority holders.
  • Manage reporting systems for the collection, validation and auditing of royalties, rents and fee payments, including ensuring accurate data entry and maintaining secure financial records.
  • Administer timely and accurate accounts receivable revenue collection, including the creation of debtors and invoices, in accordance with specified service standards and internal accounting controls.
  • Analyse revenue data and prepare financial reports, briefings and correspondence, including summarising account information and trends.

For a confidential discussion, please call Joanne Wood, Advisor, Revenue & Specialist Services on 03 5160 9015.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at midnight on 12 March 2020.


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