Commissioner of State Revenue

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Treasury Full time
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As the Queensland State Revenue Commissioner, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of legislation and policy development.

This includes the management of all revenue lines, such as taxation, royalties, grants, fines, and penalties. You will also perform the functions of the Registrar SPER under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 Act.


Your role will require you to provide high-level strategic legislative and policy advice, revenue forecasting, and trend analysis for the Queensland Government.

You will advise on and implement revenue initiatives from the State Budget, promoting a client-centric focus and driving effective client relationship strategies to ensure clients are well informed.


An essential part of your role will be to provide direction to the ongoing modernization and improvement of revenue and grants management systems and initiatives.

This will involve developing high-level networks, building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships, and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders.


Working with Treasury, you will be involved in complex and sensitive negotiations and consultations, influencing the direction and outcomes regarding Goods and Services Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, and National Tax Equivalents Regime policy priorities and other Commonwealth tax matters.


To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate outstanding judgment, high-level integrity, ethics and probity, strong agility to adapt to a constantly changing environment, a strong achievement orientation, collaborative leadership and excellent communication and negotiation skills.


Your experience should include:

  • Demonstrated leadership of a large operational geographically dispersed organisation with highlevel knowledge of taxation legislation.
  • A record of success as a leader in a large and complex organisation is essential, along with a proven track record as an agent of change.
  • Highlevel political acumen with substantial experience in navigating and managing highly complex relationships and stakeholder engagement and management.
You will be capable of leading strategically, thinking critically, and acting on the broader purpose of the system. Stimulating ideas and innovation by gathering insights and embracing new ideas to inform future practice is vital.

Furthermore, you should be able to lead change in complex environments with focus and optimism and make insightful decisions based on insight into the broader context.


As a leader you will develop talent, build enduring relationships for the collaborative delivery of customer-focused outcomes, and inspire others by driving clarity, engagement, and a sense of purpose.

Driving accountability and outcomes through professionalism, persistence, and transparency is crucial, as is fostering healthy and inclusive workplaces where health, safety, and wellbeing are promoted and prioritised.


If you are an experienced leader with a passion for driving economic growth and positive change, we encourage you to apply.

Become part of our team and help shape the future of Queensland's economy.

How to Apply

Applications close 14 May 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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