Two (2) ongoing and up to four (4) fixed term Review/Revenue Specialist roles are available in the Technical Advice and Review Branch - Melbourne
Review/Revenue Specialist - Technical Advice and Review Branch
Expand your specialist tax technical skills in a leading government agency, where you will deliver strong results for complex legal matters and mentor colleagues to achieve high standards.
2 ongoing and up to 4 fixed term roles (up to 12 months)
Salary $99,872 plus 9.5% superannuation – VPS Grade 5
Based in Melbourne CBD
About the State Revenue Office
We administer a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies on behalf of the Victorian Government. The revenue we collect funds essential services including health care, education and social infrastructure.
Committed to excellence, customer service and developing our people, we offer a collaborative culture valuing teamwork and high performance. In return, you'll benefit from professional staff development, giving you the opportunity to learn, influence and contribute to your future and to the State Revenue Office.
Duties of the role
This role prepares highly complex private rulings and determines complex objections across all the revenue lines that we administer, including land tax, land transfer duty and payroll tax. Other responsibilities include mentoring and reviewing the private rulings and objection determinations prepared by other staff, and more broadly assisting with other services provided by the Technical Advice and Review Branch.
This role also provides assistance to other staff across the organisation in applying legislation, developing tax policy, conducting litigation and developing content for revenue rulings, publications, staff training, public seminars and our internal knowledge management database.
About the ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying complex legislation.
You will also need excellent analytical skills, be an outstanding communicator with strong negotiation skills, and have the confidence to develop relationships with colleagues and industry representatives. The successful candidate will be required to:
Resolve complex legal matters while juggling competing deadlines.
Handle complex matters from beginning to end.
Mentor colleagues, ensuring high standards and results are maintained through their work on tax technical files.
A relevant tertiary qualification in law, accounting, business or economics will be highly regarded.
How to applySubmit a cover letter as well as your current resume and a completed application form (attached above) via this website by close of business5pm Thursday 10 December 2020.
Please note:
We conduct pre-appointment checks as part of our selection process, including checks related to references, identity, qualifications, work history, work visa and police record history.
Applications must include a completed application form to be considered.
There may be a probation review.
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For more information about this role, please read the position description or contactAdrian Polizzi, Branch Manager, Technical Advice and Review Branch, on 03 9628 0117.
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