Rates Officer | Temporary Opportunity | Hobart (Up to July ****)
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We're seeking a motivated and customer-focused Rates Officer to join a dynamic local team in Hobart.
This is an excellent opportunity for an administration, customer service, accounts, rates, property, or local government professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and delivering outstanding service to the community.
Based within the Rates team, this role plays a critical part in supporting ratepayers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the efficient administration of property and rating functions.
The Opportunity
As the first point of contact for rates-related enquiries, you'll combine strong customer service skills with administrative and financial expertise to support a broad range of rating and property activities.
You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, customers, and ratepayers, contributing to positive outcomes while helping maintain essential local government services.
Key Responsibilities
Manage rating, property and valuation enquiries, delivering exceptional customer service.
Undertake accounting and administrative activities including rate calculations, journals, reporting and correspondence.
Support debt recovery processes and negotiate payment arrangements with ratepayers.
Conduct property inspections and audits across the municipal area.
Process enrolment forms and maintain records supporting electoral roll requirements.
Maintain property addressing and street numbering records.
Prepare building lists and documentation for lodgement with the Valuer-General.




Build strong relationships across the organisation and contribute to a positive team culture.
About You
We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy environment and can balance customer service excellence with strong attention to detail.
You'll bring:
Experience in administration, accounts receivable, rates, property, customer service, debt recovery, or local government operations.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-first approach.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with databases or property/rating systems.
Sound problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
Why Apply?
Join a respected local government organisation.
Diverse and interesting workload with both office-based and field-based responsibilities.
Opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the Hobart community.
Supportive team culture built on collaboration, accountability and customer focus.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Who Should Apply?
This role would suit candidates with experience as a:
Rates Officer
Revenue Officer
Customer Service Officer
Accounts Receivable Officer
Property Officer
Local Government Administrator
Finance Administrator
Debt Recovery Officer
Municipal Administration Officer
Government Administration Officer
If you're an organised, customer-focused professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting temporary opportunity.
What you need to do now:
If you or anyone you know is interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Alternatively, you can email your CV directly to ****** or contact me on ******** ***.
Please note - Only shortlisted candidates with full working rights in Australia will be contacted.

📌 Rates Officer (Hobart)
🏢 FindStaff
📍 Hobart