Principal Investigator - Investigations Ballarat

State Revenue Office; Hamilton; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The State Revenue Office invites applications for the Principal Investigator/Auditor position in the Investigations Ballarat Branch, Compliance Division. This senior role requires independent handling of complex investigations and audits, with mentoring for less experienced team members.

Based in Ballarat with hybrid working arrangements, the role offers a salary of $116,413 to $128,631 plus 12% superannuation and VPS Grade 5.1.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Investigator in a tax or revenue field with advanced investigative techniques
• Experience interpreting and applying complex legislation
• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills for continuous improvement and policy development

Responsibilities

• Assist the team leader with managing and leading a large team of Investigators.
• Conduct sensitive and/or complex investigations and audits across multiple revenue lines, negotiating outcomes.
• Provide expert advice on complex state taxation matters and contribute to strategic compliance planning.

Job description

At least one (1) Principal Investigator/Auditor position is being offered in the Investigations Ballarat Branch, Compliance Division.

• Principal Investigator
• At least one (1) ongoing role in the Compliance Division, Investigations Ballarat Branch.
• Salary $116,413 - $128,631 plus 12% superannuation - VPS Grade 5.1
• Based in Ballarat, with hybrid working arrangements.

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants, and subsidies. We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community.

We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe working environment.

The opportunity

The Principal Investigator role will require you, as the most experienced member of a team, to independently undertake the most complex and sensitive investigation/audit activities in the Investigations Ballarat Branch in accordance with approved SRO compliance activities, and to mentor and provide guidance to less senior members of the team.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be required to:

• Assist the team leader with managing and leading a large team of Investigators.
• Conduct sensitive and/or complex investigations and audits, individually or as part of a team, across multiple revenue lines and conducting sensitive and complex negotiations with customers to achieve outcomes consistent with SRO objectives.
• Conduct complex research and provide expert advice on complex state taxation matters as well as contributing to the planning of strategic compliance activities.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you are someone with:

• A record of achievement as an Investigator in a tax or revenue field with advanced expertise in applying a range of investigative techniques
• Experience in interpreting and applying complex legislation
• Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to continuous improvement, work practice reform and policy development.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description.

You can also contact Tristin Fisher, Area Manager, Investigations Ballarat on 9628 6881 or alternatively [emailprotected].

If you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, email [emailprotected].

Please note as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history and police record history. This role may be subject to a probation period.