Senior Investigator

4 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia State Revenue Office Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • At least two (2) ongoing and at least two (2) fixed term (up to 8 months) opportunities in the Investigations Ballarat Branch, Compliance Division
  • Salary $97,955 plus 12% superannuation - VPS Grade 4
  • Based in Ballarat 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.

Find out more about working at the SRO at or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity

This role requires an outstanding communicator with excellent investigative/audit and research skills and the ability to juggle competing deadlines and priorities. Your demonstrated success in a revenue field will complement your strong negotiation and mentoring skills, and you will confidently represent the State Revenue Office during sensitive and complex reviews.

Reporting to a Team Leader, Investigations Ballarat, you will:

  • Conduct sensitive and complex investigations/audits across multiple revenue lines and negotiate appropriate outcomes with customers.
  • Produce accurate, clear, and concise reports on investigation findings.
  • Mentor staff.

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • The ability to work independently or as part of a team on complex investigations/audits.
  • Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience in interpreting and applying complex legislation in a taxation or revenue field.
  • Experience in applying a range of investigative/audit skills and techniques to obtain information and evidence.
  • A tertiary qualification or demonstrated commitment to tertiary studies in a relevant discipline (highly desirable).

How to apply

Submit an application via the `Apply now' button by 11:59pm on Sunday 7 September 2025.

For your application to be considered, you will need to:

  • provide a cover letter which includes responses to key selection criteria numbers 1, 2 and 6 in the position description, outlining why your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this role

  • provide a resume.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Tristin Fisher, Investigations Ballarat on or via email on

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

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.

This role may be subject to a probation period.

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