Own your future with a Revenue Officer Traineeship at Port Stephens Council – Commencing in January 2027

The opportunity

Gain practical experience in administration and accounts, earn while you learn and complete a Certificate IV in Business Administration. Training and support will be provided in the Revenue Team.

This 18-month appointment will set you up with the skills to launch a career in local government administration, or perhaps at one of PSC’s 60 other business units. You will play a vital role in collecting the essential funds that keep our Local Government Area thriving.

Dive into a varied and engaging office-based role, maintaining property and customer data, processing receipts, concessions, refunds, invoicing, enquiries, producing certificates and reconciliations.

If you have good communication skills, an interest in administration work, intermediate computer skills, a willingness to learn new processes and a knack for accuracy then this might be the chance for you.

What does a career at PSC look like post traineeship?

Whilst we can’t guarantee a permanent position after the traineeship, a career path with a Certificate IV in Business Administration behind you could lead to a position as a Revenue Officer, Revenue Specialist or another Council Administration role.

- This is a temporary contract opportunity for the period of your approved course of study – working full-time 35 hours / week, access to a flexible working hours including 3 hours per week paid study leave
- You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
- Base Salary Range – based on 35 hours / week

16 years of age on commencement of employment or completed School Certificate (Year 10) $37,574 pa + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance





18 years of age or over OR completed HSC (Year 12)

$50,539 pa + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance

Year 2 of study or Year 1 of Diploma/Advanced Diploma

$57,438 pa + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance The key responsibilities within this role are listed within the position description.

What does it mean to be a Trainee at PSC?

Throughout your Traineeship, you’ll receive;

- A paid role, including full payment for your studies
- 3 hours per work week to focus on your studies
- Salary level progression at 12 months successful completion
- Opportunity to participate in our internal networking events for Trainees, Apprentices, and Cadets at PSC

We’re about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:

- Commitment to complete your qualifications and learn new processes
- Good communication, accuracy and intermediate computer skills
- Driver Licence or access to reliable transport to attend work

Life at PSC!

- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options with flexitime
- Health & Wellbeing leave
- PSCare Day available in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- PSCare health and wellbeing program, 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 and an on site cafe

Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…

- Why you want a career in Council 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?

Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know

- Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 22 November 2026
- Contact: Craig Barrass, Revenue Coordinator on 02 4988 0230
- For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume, driver licence and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
- We’re a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- We’ve partnered with the Veterans Employment Program to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment
- Port Stephens Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and supports children and young people having safe and welcoming experience in our community, accessing our facilities and in our care
- 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

📌 Trainee Revenue Officer (Raymond Terrace)
🏢 Port Stephens Council
📍 Raymond Terrace