Closing date: 11:59pm AEST 5 March 2026 Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week) Salary: $100,562.15 - $115,646.47 12% superannuation. A market loading will be considered for an exceptional candidate based on skills and experience. Diverse, collaborative and dynamic environment Good work / life balance with 9-day fortnight A commitment to ongoing training, professional development and wellbeing programs Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. An excellent opportunity exists for an aspiring rates professional to gain experience in a senior role. The purpose of the Rates Specialist role is to provide specialist technical advice and oversight of Council’s rating function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and effective operation of rates systems, controls and processes. The role supports Council to meet its statutory obligations and optimise revenue outcomes while maintaining community confidence. Working collaboratively with the CFO, Coordinator Revenue and the Revenue Team to address complex rating matters, embed organisational values and strengthen organisational capability. In addition to rewarding work, we offer great employee benefits including competitive wages / salaries, flexible work, day off per fortnight, additional leave entitlements, health and wellbeing days, professional development opportunities, fitness passport, option to novated lease private vehicle, stunning eastern beaches location and much more. What we value: We have a high-performance culture fostered through our values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our culture encourages and supports equity, diversity, and inclusion for our employees and our community. About the role: Deliver accurate and timely local government rating services in accordance with legislative and policy requirements Provide high‑quality, customer‑focused rates services, including responding to enquiries and resolving issues Coordinate and manage multiple tasks and workflows to meet deadlines and service standards Apply the Local Government Act, Regulations, guidelines and current rating industry practices in day‑to‑day operations Undertake debt recovery activities in line with best‑practice approaches and organisational procedures Perform reconciliations and maintain the accuracy and integrity of rating and revenue data Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work About you: Demonstrated experience providing specialist oversight of local government rating functions, including annual levies, land categorisation and collections Proven ability to maintain, balance and control a Land Value Register with a high degree of accuracy Strong end‑to‑end understanding of the rating lifecycle, including annual levies, instalments, supplementary and reminder notices Experience planning and leading debt recovery cycles in line with legislative requirements and best practice Sound knowledge of pensioner data verification processes and rebate subsidy claims Capability to train, coach and educate team members to build knowledge, consistency and service excellence Further information: View the position description online or contact Gail Johnston, Coordinator Revenue on 9093-6862
