Taxation Investigator

**Department of Treasury and Finance**
**Job reference**: 618964
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**Remuneration**: ASO4 - Salary Range ($76 561 - $80 256 p.a.).

**About us**

At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future.

We are the lead agency for economic, social and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and diversity. We believe people are our most valuable asset, so we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

RevenueSA is a welcoming and inclusive workplace, committed to achieving RevenueSA’s purpose. We are positively engaged, we value each other’s contributions, and we share our successes and learnings for the benefit of the community we serve.

We need to attract the best people to our department and invest in their development. It is crucial that our culture positions us as an employer of choice and enables our people to perform at their best.

For more information on the benefits of working for RevenueSA, please go to Careers | RevenueSA

**About the opportunity**:
The Taxation Investigator Grade III role is responsible to the Manager, Audit, Compliance Services Branch or a Senior Taxation Investigator for carrying out audit, investigation and enforcement duties to monitor and enforce compliance with State Taxation legislation. The role involves preparing reports and briefs, as well as obtaining evidence and other financial information, to ensure assessments are issued in compliance with State Taxation legislation.

The Investigator is also required to inform and educate taxpayers in the private sector, of RevenueSA policy and their liabilities, in order to encourage their compliance and to provide a high level of taxpayer service.

**About you**

The role would suit an individual who has demonstrated capacity for clear, creative and analytical thinking to undertake audits and investigations with the ability to self-motivate and to work successfully under limited direction to meet the Branches key performance indicators. You will have a commitment to high quality audit, investigation and enforcement outcomes whilst acting in a professional manner with both the public and private sectors.

To be successful you will be:

- Experienced in the conduct of audits, investigations or research projects.
- Experienced in preparing detailed written reports regarding your findings in relation to compliance with legislation/policy/regulation.
- Able to work independently and under limited direction, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
- Have well developed ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, informing and educating taxpayers of the relevant legislation and their taxation liabilities.
- Ability to examine records for taxation purposes, and ascertain the substance of transactions behind the legal form.
- A strong understanding of commercial accounting principles, procedures and

**What we offer**
- Flexible working options
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted gym membership
- Supportive career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Be Well Program

**For a confidential discussion about the role please contact**:
Name: Todd MacDonald
Title: Senior Taxation Investigator
Tel: 8204 9876

**Application Instructions**:
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**Applications close**: 18/09/2024 11:45 PM