Own your future with a Traineeship at Port Stephens Council (PSC) – ready for commencement in January ****!
The opportunity
Are you looking for a career-launching opportunity where you can learn, earn, and genuinely make a difference in your community? Join our close-knit Revenue Team within Financial Services!
This Traineeship offers you the perfect gateway into the world of local government finance. You will play a vital role in collecting the essential funds that keep our Local Government Area thriving, ensuring vital council services continue to support the community we all care about.
Working alongside and learning from our Revenue experts, you will be guided every step of the way with dedicated, hands‐on mentorship. You will dive into a diverse and engaging office‐based role, handling everything from processing bulk receipts, customer concessions, refunds, rating and customer registers, invoicing, customer phone and written billing enquiries, producing certificates and reconciliations. If you are a team-oriented team player with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service, a strong willingness to learn, and the confidence to communicate with our residents, we want to hear from you.
What does a career at PSC look like for me post‐traineeship?
Whilst we can't guarantee a permanent position post‐traineeship, this is what a career path could look like with a business or accounting qualifications behind you:
Revenue Officer
Revenue Specialist
Revenue Coordinator
The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.
This is a contract opportunity – working full‐time,



35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement + access to study leave to attend courses at your formal education provider during work hours.
Base Salary Range: $37,574 to $57,438 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance
You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
What does it mean to be a Trainee at PSC?
Throughout your Traineeship, you'll receive;
Financial support in a paid role, including full payment for your studies
Time in your work week to attend your formal training
Progression through your salary levels with each year of successful completion
You will also have the opportunity to participate in our internal networking events, where you can meet and socialise with other Apprentices, Cadets and Trainees at PSC
Opportunities to develop your own professional and social networks through collaborating with other teams across PSC
Check out more information on our website here!
We're all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here's what we're looking for:
Commitment to the completion of a Certificate IV in Business
Ability to work in a busy environment
Class C Driver's License or access to reliable transport for attendance at both work and external training providers
For more information on who can apply please visit our website.
This is life at PSC!
Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu




Long service leave when you've been with us for just over 5 years
Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
And lots more...
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about...
Why you want a career in finance and where do you see your career heading once you complete this traineeship?
Tell us about your experience working with customers and the skills you might bring?
Tell us about your level of confidence with computer and maths skills?
Applications Close: Midnight, Wednesday, 23 September ****
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We acknowledge the Worimi Peoples as the original Custodians and inhabitants of Port Stephens. May we walk the road to tomorrow with mutual respect and admiration as we care for the beautiful land and waterways together
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📌 Trainee Revenue Officer (Newcastle)
🏢 Port Stephens Council
📍 Newcastle