Prosecutions Officer

Australian Taxation Office; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Taxation Office is seeking highly motivated Prosecutors to join our Fraud and Criminal Behaviours (FCB) area to appear in court on behalf of the Commissioner. We prosecute offences to uphold the integrity of the tax and super systems.

We seek APS 5 Prosecutions Officers to undertake moderately complex prosecutions, travel as needed, and review work within the group. A current Australian driver’s licence is essential; roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in

Qualifications

• APS 5 Prosecutions Officer level role and expectations.
• Ability to appear in court on behalf of the Commissioner.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of the Commissioner.
• Undertake moderately complex prosecution cases.
• Review the quality of work within the group.
• Contribute to meeting government commitments and public confidence.

Job description

We are seeking highly motivated Prosecutors to join our Fraud and Criminal Behaviours (FCB) business area to appear in court on behalf of the Commissioner.

In FCB, we drive holistic solutions to counter deliberate, systemic or complex behavioural issues that pose the biggest threats to the integrity of the tax and super systems.

Our Prosecutions area plays a vital role in achieving a fair and equitable taxation system, providing security, redress and certainty for taxpayers through the fair, consistent and just application of the rule of law.

We prosecute offences including:

• > failure to comply with requirements under taxation law, including failing to lodge income tax and GST returns
• > failure to answer questions when attending before the Commissioner
• > recklessly making false or misleading statements
• > incorrectly keeping records with intention of deceiving or misleading.

As an APS 5 Prosecutions Officer, you will undertake moderately complex prosecution cases and progress them within established case cycle times.

You will play a fundamental role in helping us to meet our commitments to government and maintain community confidence in the integrity of the tax system.

You may be expected to be capable of reviewing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work group.

These roles may require travel and a current Australian driver’s licence is essential.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne CBD, Perth or Sydney CBD.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.