Group and Team : Rates, Procurement and Risk, Rates Team Location : Council Centre Employment status : Permanent Part-time 0.66 FTE Classification : Municipal Officer Level 2 Agreement : _Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreeme nt 2024 Salary range : $85,479 per annum (Pro rata $43.26 per hour) + 13.5% superannuation

About the role : The Rates Officer plays a key role in supporting the productive administration of Council’s rates and revenue functions. Working as part of a collaborative rates team, the position contributes to accurate data management, timely processing, and high-quality service delivery to ratepayers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include :

- maintaining and updating property and ratepayer records- processing payments, adjustments, and rates transactions
- responding to enquiries from ratepayers and customers.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Rates Officer - MO2

About you : Key skills and attributes include :

- strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately process and manage data
- strong communication and customer service skills
- strong organisational and time management skills.

About us : The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie,



we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- A wide range of paid leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

- The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community._

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply : If this aligns with your skills and how you like to work, we encourage you to apply.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 24 May 2026.

Before you begin :

- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and :

- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process : Learn more about the selection process on our website.

📌 Rates Officer (3180) (Hobart)
🏢 Hobart City Council
📍 Hobart