Revenue Officer in Forbes

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Revenue Officer to join the Corporate Services Department of Forbes Shire Council. Reporting directly to the Financial Accountant, the aim of this position is as part of Council's Finance / Revenue team to undertake the duties in the following areas:

• Co-ordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the rates levy, supplementary levies, debt recovery and monthly financial management reports.
• Provide daily property and rating, special rates and charges, Land Information Certificate and property valuations services to Council clients in a timely, efficient and accurate manner.
• Responsible for ongoing development and maintenance of Council's rating strategies, policies, procedures and systems to ensure that statutory requirements are met.
• Develop rating systems to enhance the quality and timeliness of rating and debt recovery information provided to customers.

Forbes is a vibrant town nestled on the Lachlan River with the amazing Lake Forbes running through the centre of town. In a sought-after location, Forbes offers ease of access to Sydney via a 1-hour flight or a 3-hour drive to Canberra. We are also located halfway between the busy cities of Melbourne and Brisbane right on the Newell Highway, boasting the benefits of country living.

Forbes Council is a hive of activity, especially in regard to the operational delivery of projects to the community and the diversity within the workforce. With an organisational structure of close to 150 identified positions, roles range from Masters and Degree qualified professionals to experienced labourers, trainees, trade qualified operators and a diverse range of officers in administration, strategy, environment, economic development and community.

Council offers flexible work arrangements, study support and a wide exposure to the legislative operations of Local Government through to community engagement and delivery. With a $50 million capital works budget for the delivery of infrastructure and capital projects, Council is currently undertaking exciting projects such as the Goldridge Estate, subdivision development, Central West Industrial Park, Lake Forbes Activation Strategy, CBD redevelopment projects, major works in regard to the Water and Sewer networks, and our state-of-the-art Central West Livestock Exchange.

Forbes Shire Council is also currently delivering major projects in the People and Technology space including Leadership Development programs, online management software and enterprise-wide system upgrades - aiming to be future ready for the dynamic and changing pace of Local Government.

Our future plans are related to the IP&R framework in Local Government, emphasising preservation, growth and development in infrastructure and asset management, governance and leadership, community development and environment and heritage. We have ambitious goals set out in our Community Strategic Plan - paving the way for an ever-changing and growing Forbes Shire, and Central West hub into the future.

Forbes Council values vibrancy and energy, community partnerships, high quality delivery and the safest operations for our staff and the community. Come and be a part of our team!

Forbes Shire Council, as part of the recruitment process, will be collecting information about you. This information will be kept confidential and will only be accessible to the HR team and members of the interview panel.

It is important that your application is completed by the closing date; the panel review committee are not obliged to accept late applications. All applications will be acknowledged.

Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.

The selection process stages are outlined below:

• Shortlisting - The selection panel will assess all applications against the selection criteria contained in the position description.
• Interview - You will be given at least 2-days' notice if you are required for an interview.
• Reference checks and other checks - Referee checks will be carried out on the recommended applicant/s.
• Pre-employment Functional Assessment - The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment functional assessment at Council's expense.
• Notification of the result - The successful applicant will be verbally notified as soon as possible after the interview and will receive a written letter of offer via email and in the post.

Applications for this position close on Sunday 11 October 2026.