Revenue Specialist

State Revenue Office; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

State Revenue Office in Melbourne CBD is offering Revenue Specialist roles in the Landholder Acquisitions Branch. These ongoing VPS Grade 5 positions focus on maximizing compliance with the landholder provisions under the Duties Act 2000, with responsibilities across private rulings, disclosures, and investigations.

You will report to a Team Leader and contribute to accurate rulings, high-value investigations, and timely reports, while engaging with taxpayers and their representatives to achieve

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law, accounting, commerce, economics or related discipline.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a focus on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on requests for private rulings under the Duties Act 2000.
• Conduct investigations into high value disclosures and non‑compliance.
• Prepare high-quality reports and rulings and negotiate outcomes with taxpayers.

Skills

Legal interpretation

Complex legislation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Commerce or Economics

Job description

Occupation: Governance and risk management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/SRO/COM/1954661

At least two (2) ongoing Revenue Specialist Grade 5 positions are being offered in the Landholder Acquisitions Branch, Compliance Division, Melbourne CBD.

Revenue Specialist – Landholder Acquisitions Branch - Melbourne CBD

• At least two (2) ongoing roles
• Salary $116,413 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 5
• Based in Melbourne CBD withhybrid 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. Find out more about working at the SRO at Careers | State Revenue Office or via our LinkedIn page .

The opportunity

The Revenue Specialist in the Landholder Acquisitions Branch is responsible for maximising industry compliance with the landholder provisions under Chapter 3 of the Duties Act 2000, by providing accurate and timely advice on complex requests for private rulings. This role also reviews and assesses high value taxpayer disclosures and undertakes investigations into complex instances of non–compliance.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Considering and providing advice on complex requests for private rulings, trust registration applications, acquisition statements and voluntary disclosures under the landholder lease and change in beneficial ownership provisions of the Duties Act 2000.
• Conducting complex investigations under the landholder, lease and change in beneficial ownership provisions of the Duties Act 2000.
• Producing high level, accurate and timely reports and rulings on complex private ruling requests and investigations and, where necessary, negotiate appropriate outcomes with taxpayers and/or their representatives.

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be tertiary qualified in law, accounting, commerce, economics or a related discipline, with experience interpreting and applying complex legislation.
• Have sound interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on excellence in customer service and building relationships.
• Have the ability to make decisions in situations where there are no guidelines or definitive statements on the application of relevant policy or legislation.
• The ability to prepare professional technical reports; provide written technical advice; develop public education programs; and draft public communication documents.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description . You can also contact George Duvcevski, Manager, Landholder Acquisition Branch on 03 9628 6626.

If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, email HRServices @sro.vic.gov.au .

Plea se note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa, and police record history.

These roles may be subject to a probation period.