Revenue Assistant

Federation Council; Corowa; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Federation Council is seeking a Revenue Assistant to join our Corporate and Community Services team in Corowa, NSW. You will own rating, property, and revenue systems while gaining cross‑functional exposure across finance functions.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with 70 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight, and long service leave after 5 years. You will work across the Federation Council area, with growth opportunities and a supportive development environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of Year 12 High School Certificate or relevant higher-level qualifications.
• Extensive demonstrated experience working in an office environment across finance, administration, and customer service.
• A current and valid Class "C" driver’s licence.
• Experience using financial software systems and knowledge of debtor/creditor processes.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email systems, and electronic records management systems (e.g., TRIM/Content Manager).
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities, and organise your workload independently to deliver quality results.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and customer conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Revenue & Rating Systems: Assist with rating, water billing, and debt recovery systems, maintaining accurate data in line with statutory requirements.
• Certificates & Property Data: Process land transfers, Section 603 certificates, Special Water Meter Readings, and pension rebate applications.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships and resolve customer inquiries with professional negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Cross-Functional Relief & Upskilling: Act in a relief capacity across core finance functions, including payroll, accounts payable, and stores expanding your skill set and operational exposure.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance: Assist with financial reporting, special project work, and system improvements to deliver high quality outcomes.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Excel

Written & Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Financial Software Familiarity

Driver's Licence

Education

Year 12 High School Certificate

Relevant Higher-Level Qualifications

Tools

TRIM/Content Manager

Financial Software Systems

Job description

Based in Corowa,but will work across the Federation Council area

• Full-time, 70 hours per fortnight, 9-day fortnight
• Opportunity to grow and develop new skills
• Long service leave entitlement after 5 years continuous service

The opportunity

Are you looking to accelerate your career in local government finance and financial operations? Federation Council is seeking a dynamic, growth focused Revenue Assistant to join our Corporate and Community Services team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key rating, property, and revenue systems.

Why Federation Council?

Federation Council offers an environment designed to invest in your individual career growth, capability building, and professional ambition. At Federation Council, you will join a value driven team that embodies Embracing Change, Quality Outcomes, Accountability, Collaboration, and Customer Focus, while benefiting from a strong career development focus that offers multi-disciplinary finance experience. Additionally, you will enjoy an empowered scope, working autonomously on meaningful project work and system processes with direct line of sight to senior management

Your area of responsibility?

• Revenue & Rating Systems: Assist with rating, water billing, and debt recovery systems, maintaining accurate data in line with statutory requirements.
• Certificates & Property Data: Process land transfers, Section 603 certificates, Special Water Meter Readings, and pension rebate applications.
• Stakeholder & Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships and resolve customer inquiries with professional negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Cross-Functional Relief & Upskilling: Act in a relief capacity across core finance functions, including payroll, accounts payable, and stores expanding your skill set and operational exposure.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance: Assist with financial reporting, special project work, and system improvements to deliver high quality outcomes.

What’s in It for You?

• Leave entitlements & stability with permanent, full-time employment with accessing MyLeave after 12 months service
• Professional skill expansion involving cross training across accounts payable, stores, and payroll to build a well-rounded financial management profile.
• Award benefits along with competitive salary progression under the NSW Local Government (State) Award (Indoor / Grade 13).
• Training with dedicated teams and support for professional development

Selection Criteria (To address in your application)

Please provide a brief statement or document addressing each of the following key criteria:

• Completion of Year 12 High School Certificate or relevant higher-level qualifications.
• Extensive demonstrated experience working in an office environment across finance, administration, and customer service.
• A current and valid Class "C" driver’s licence.
• Experience using financial software systems and knowledge of debtor/creditor processes.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email systems, and electronic records management systems (e.g., TRIM/Content Manager).
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities, and organise your workload independently to deliver quality results.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation and customer conflict resolution.

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $39.76 per hour with progression up to $43.89 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.

Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We aim to recruit a diverse range of talented people to help us achieve our goals.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.