Revenue Officer

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Revenue Officer

Limited tenure, full‑time position

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6887939

• Based in the City
• Full‑time role! 1‑year limited tenure covering parental leave

A rewarding role exists for a suitably experienced Revenue Officer to join the Revenue team at the City of Darwin. This is a fixed‑term limited tenure position covering 1‑year parental leave.

Reporting to the Supervisor Revenue, your average day will be a combination of:

• Liaise with the general public and relevant stakeholders (e.g. lawyers, conveyancers, debt collectors, and Government Departments) on matters pertaining to Rates and Debtor accounts.
• Provide accurate and timely advice in relation to Rates and Debtor matters to City of Darwin’s customers and staff.
• Assist in the preparation, input and checking of all payment related transactions concerning the rates and debtor ledgers.

The ideal candidate will be someone capable of providing a high level of customer service, have exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills which can be applied in a variety of situations. If you have the below pre‑requisites and a passion to join a fast‑paced team, we want YOU!

The role is Level 3/4 based on experience. To be successful in this position you will need to have:

Level 3:

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or equivalent qualification and / or experience.
• Hold and maintain a Class C driver's licence.
• Obtain and maintain a National Police Records Check Clearance.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a finance related position including demonstrated experience in the use of computerised accounting systems and Excel.

Level 4:

• Diploma in accounting or related studies and/or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in finance or accounting role.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a finance‑related position, including demonstrated experience in the use of computerised accounting systems and Excel.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in local government rates section.

At City of Darwin, we’re passionate about building and sustaining a high‑performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast‑paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $73,789.06 (Level 3) – $81,784.36 (Level 4) per annum plus superannuation 12% (For employees under EA). As a permanent employee you also get access to our wellbeing program, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% additional pay when on annual leave.

Applications for this role close at 5 pm on Tuesday 12 th May 2026.

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.