Tax Advisory Review Officer

State Revenue Office Victoria; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

State Revenue Office Victoria in Melbourne is offering at least two ongoing Tax Advisory Review Officer, Grade 3 positions. The role focuses on handling state tax objections and private rulings, with responsibilities across revenue lines.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will apply tax law, provide technical advice and engage in cross-branch discussions on policy and legislation. The positions are based in Melbourne CBD with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• sound research, analytical and investigative skills to review low to medium complexity objections and provide tax technical advice
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to interpret and apply legislation in a complex legal and commercial environment
• A relevant qualification in law, accounting or commerce will be well regarded

Responsibilities

• effectively managing a portfolio of low- to medium-complexity objections and/or private rulings across all revenue lines
• participating in inter-branch consultation regarding the application of legislation, the development of tax policy and draft legislation and the conduct of litigation

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Legislation interpretation

Education

Law degree

Accounting degree

Commerce degree

Job description

At least two (2) ongoing Tax Advisory Review Officer, Grade 3 positions are being offered in the Tax Advisory and Review Branch, Policy Advisory and Legal Services Division, Melbourne.

Tax Advisory roles

• At least two (2) ongoing roles in the Technical Advice and Review Branch, Policy Advisory and Legal Services Division
• Salary $81,496 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 3
• Based in Melbourne CBD, with hybrid working arrangements

What we offerThe 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 sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity
This tax advisory role deals with state tax objections and ruling requests from external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Technical/Review Officer will be responsible for:

• effectively managing a portfolio of low- to medium-complexity objections and/or private rulings across all revenue lines
• participating in inter-branch consultation regarding the application of legislation, the development of tax policy and draft legislation and the conduct of litigation.

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• sound research, analytical and investigative skills to review low to medium complexity objections and provide tax technical advice
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to interpret and apply legislation in a complex legal and commercial environment

A relevant qualification in law, accounting or commerce will be well regarded. If you are a graduate, or are experienced in law, accounting or commerce, we encourage you to apply.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Rochella Young, Acting Director, Tax Advisory and Review Branch, on (03) 9628 0***.

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

Please 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.

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