Senior Revenue Officer

Department of Treasury and Finance; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Treasury and Finance in Western Australia is seeking an enthusiastic, solutions‑focused person to join RevenueWA and help deliver accurate taxation outcomes for Western Australians. You will interpret legislation, review financial documentation to determine the appropriate tax on a range of transactions, and build positive relationships with taxpayers by explaining complex taxation issues in plain English.

Two permanent full‑time positions are available in the Duties branch.

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia? We want to hear from you.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia. What we do is integral to the Government’s decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer’s money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis. We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA. We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.

The work area

RevenueWA collects revenue on behalf of the Government and pays grants and subsidies to Western Australians. Although a business unit within DTF, the Commissioner of State Revenue is an independent statutory role and is personally responsible for the administration of State taxation and grant laws by RevenueWA staff. This administrative function covers the application of duties, land tax and payroll tax laws, as well as carrying out compliance audits and investigations, and developing revenue related legislation. RevenueWA increases taxpayer awareness through education programs and manages the legislative appeals process.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about legislation and delivering great customer outcomes? We are looking for an enthusiastic and solutions-focused person to join us and make a difference for Western Australia.

In this role, you will:

• Interpret legislation and apply legal and policy principles to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Review financial and commercial documentation to determine the appropriate tax to charge on a range of transactions.
• Build positive relationships with taxpayers and their representatives by providing clear advice and explaining complex taxation issues in plain English.

We currently have two (2) permanent full-time positions available for filling within the Duties branch.

Find out more

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Role Statement. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

Subsequent Vacancies

This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within Treasury and Finance across the WA public sector for up to 12 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent or similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance with the Recruitment Standard, including Commissioner’s Instructions No. 48 and 49. External agencies referring surplus employees for consideration are asked to contact [e-mail].