Revenue Officer - Limited Tenure

City of Darwin is seeking a motivated Revenue Officer to join our Finance team on a limited tenure basis for 8 months. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team delivering accurate and efficient rates and debtor services to our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor Revenue, you will provide a high standard of support to City of Darwin's external customers and staff in relation to revenue enquiries and requests, while maintaining an accurate and functional rates ledger.

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaising with the public and stakeholders (lawyers, conveyancers, debt collectors, government departments) on Rates and Debtor matters
• Processing payment transactions, invoicing, journal entries and refunds
• Managing Rates ledger amendments, including NAR updates, waste levy exemptions, and rate notices for strata titles, sub-divisions and revaluations
• Assisting with monthly reconciliations, aged debtors' trial balance, and month-end reporting
• Responding to queries via the rates team email account

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (or equivalent qualification/experience) for Level 3, or a Diploma in Accounting or related studies for Level 4
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a finance-related role (Level 3) or 4 years (Level 4), including experience with computerised accounting systems and Excel
• Level 4 also requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in a local government rates section
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders
• A current Class C driver's licence
• The ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Records Check Clearance

What We Offer

• Base salary of $77,294 + 12% superannuation
• 8-month limited tenure contract
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop skills in local government finance and revenue operations

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Claire Tsai (Senior Coordinator Revenue) on 08 8980 0551 during business hours.

To apply:

Applications will only be accepted via our website | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au

Applications close at 5pm on Thursday, 08 October 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.