Casual role
- Build your local government career in a customer-focused financial services role
- Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
- Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs
About Us
The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes’ from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.
At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and customer-focused Rates Officer to join our Rates and Revenue team.
Reporting to the Service Lead Rates and Revenue, you will play a key role in maintaining property ownership and service address records, responding to ratepayer enquiries, processing rate searches and supporting the administration of the City's rates and revenue functions.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including ratepayers, settlement agencies and financial institutions, you will provide a high level of customer service while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial and property data.
About you
We’re seeking an organised and detail-oriented professional with experience working in a financial or revenue environment.
You will have excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Besides demonstrated experience, you’ll need to have:
- Experience working with Technology One Property & Rating
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.
Salary and Benefits: Salary range from Level 3-4 Step 1 – Step 4 ($79,984.88 - $93,975.39) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.
Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Eliel Yu, Service Lead Rates & Revenue on (08) 9411 3709.
Apply: Hit the apply button and follow the prompts.
You will need to address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Closing Date: Monday 6 July 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.
We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.
Attachments:
- ECM_4173678_v6_Position Description - Rates and Revenue - Rates Officer.pdf
