Description:
A great chance to kick-start your career in finance.
We have an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Finance team as a Revenue Trainee for a 12-month term. This role offers a great entry point into financial operations within Council.
You'll learn council’s payment processing functions related to residents and businesses rates and water billing, ensuring accurate transaction records, and keeping systems and databases up to date. In addition, you will assist with enquiries related to these council rates and water accounts, delivering excellent customer service, and helping residents understand their payment options.
This position provides valuable hands-on experience in financial administration, compliance, and customer service—key skills for a successful finance career.
Council will support you with studies, working with you to complete a Local Government (Rates) Diploma setting you up for future growth in the industry.
About You
Bring your keen interest in a career in finance and your eagerness to expand your knowledge and skills. Strong personal skills are a must, including effective communication, the ability to negotiate, make sound decisions, and a commitment to consultation and engagement. Integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct are essential in all aspects of this role.
You will come to work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a preparedness to ‘walk the talk’.
Council is focused on developing a strong culture by embedding values of wellbeing, inclusion, commitment and transparency into everything we do. This is at the heart of how we work. The right person for the job is able to live these values, call out others where they aren't
We are seeking candidates who are at least 18 years of age and possess a Higher School Certificate or equivalent qualification.
We want to hear about you! So in your application, tell us about...
- Why do you want to work at Armidale Regional Council?
- What makes you the best person for the role?
- Your qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
Please note:
- Only the three questions above need to be addressed in your application, however your resume and cover letter will be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the Position Description attached to this advertisement.
- You will also be required to attach PDF copies of your qualifications, tickets &/or accreditations to your application.
We want you to enjoy working at Armidale Regional Council as much as we do, so here’s what’s included:
• Salary in line with Local Government (State) Award
• Flexible working provisions and a 9-day fortnight
• Generous leave entitlements.
Are you ready to be part of reviving the region and join the Waste team?
• If you would like further information on the role, please contact Rob McGinness, Revenue Coordinator on 02 6770 3677 for a confidential discussion.
• Armidale Regional Council is an inclusive employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
• Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. All applicants who are veterans will be provided with specific feedback on their application if they are unsuccessful.
The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide
as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to.