Revenue Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

NSW Local Government Award pay scale

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Federation Council in Corowa is seeking a Revenue Assistant to join our Corporate and Community Services team. Based in Corowa but working across the Federation Council area, you’ll take ownership of key rating, property and revenue systems.

This full‑time role offers a 70‑hour fortnight (9‑day fortnight), long service leave after five years, and real opportunities to grow and develop new skills within local government finance.

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 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

Office environment experience

Finance and administration experience

Customer service experience

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Negotiation / conflict resolution

Education

Year 12 High School Certificate

Tools

Financial software systems

TRIM/Content Manager

Job description

Job Category: Accounting & Finance,Administration & Office Support,Customer Service,Government - Local

Job Description

Revenue Assistant

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.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 20th October 2026.

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.