Investigator

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $79,122 - $96,073

**Grade**:VPS 3

**Occupation**:Governance and risk management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/SRO/COM/1880338

Multiple ongoing and fixed term Tax Compliance Investigator/Auditor, Grade 3 positions are being offered in the Investigations Melbourne Branch, Compliance Division.
**Tax Compliance Investigator/Auditor**
- ** Multiple ongoing and fixed term roles**:

- ** Salary $79,122 plus**12%**superannuation - VPS Grade 3**:

- ** Based in Melbourne CBD with hybrid working arrangements**

**What we offer**
The 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.

**The opportunity**
This role, within a team of investigators/auditors, undertakes activities designed to maximise compliance with Victoria's revenue laws and ensure revenue is collected when it is due. As entry level roles specifically related to payroll tax, land tax and stamp duty investigations/audits, this is a great opportunity for anyone considering beginning their career in the tax compliance field, or for individuals looking to return to this field. Extensive training is provided, including one-on-one mentoring.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will:

- Conduct assigned desktop investigations/audits, under guidance, using audit and investigative skills.
- Quantify customers' tax liabilities and explaining to them the reasons for the decisions made as part of an investigation/audit.
- Produce accurate reports on investigation/audit findings and negotiating appropriate outcomes with customers.
- Be required to conduct field work on occasion

**Who we are looking for**
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Effective communication skills to provide clear and concise advice to all stakeholders.
- Professional customer service skills to consult with customers and identify needs and negotiate outcomes
- A tertiary qualification or demonstrated commitment to tertiary studies in a relevant discipline (highly desirable).

**How to apply**
- and provide a resume.

**More information**

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.

- Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 19 August 2025

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