Group and Team: Rates Procurement and Risk Group, Rates Team
Location:
Council Centre
Employment status:
Permanent Full-time 1.0 FTE
Classification:
Municipal Officer Level 3
Agreement:
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range:
$91,138 to $99,635 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About The Role
This role contributes to the success of the City by supporting efficient and effective rating and property management for the Hobart municipal area. It plays a central part in ensuring the accuracy of the City's property and rating data, maintaining valuation and ownership information, and supporting revenue performance through sound administration.
Role Accountabilities Include
* Managing rates assessments, general accounting processes, and supplementary valuations within legislative frameworks.
* Maintaining accurate rating records including ownership updates, notices of sale, pensioner remissions, pensioner rebate claims, and associated charges.
* Managing direct debit arrangements, schedules, applications, and monitoring defaults.
* Issuing summonses for unpaid rates and helping to maintain outstanding rates at the lowest possible level.
* Managing street numbering and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
* Maintaining records required for the General Manager's Electoral Roll.
* Conducting vacant land audits, property inspections, and providing expert advice on rating and valuation matters.
* Preparing building lists and submitting relevant documents to the Valuer-General for revised valuations and supplementary rates.
Learn more about the role in the position description: Senior Rates Officer Position Description.
About You
You are a detail-focused professional with experience in rating, valuation, property management or local government financial administration. You work well within a team, communicate clearly, and are confident interpreting and applying legislation, procedures and policies.
You Will Bring
* A sound understanding of local government rating and property valuation frameworks.
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to maintain high-quality and accurate records.
* Clear and effective written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a simple and logical way.
* Well-developed interpersonal skills, including experience engaging with customers, ratepayers and internal stakeholders.
* A commitment to the City of Hobart's organisational values.
A relevant qualification (such as a Diploma in Business or Finance) and a current Driver Licence are required.
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 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 is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Lara MacDonell, Manager Rates, Procurement & Risk, on or email
All applications must be made in the online portal
, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
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* 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
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.