taxation officer

Department of Treasury and Finance

Job reference: 704019

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

We are currently seeking applications for a Taxation Officer, to join RevenueSA, Taxation Services at The Department of Treasury & Finance for a period of up to 12 months

Remuneration: ASO3 – Salary Range ($ $72 033 p.a.).

About the opportunity:

The Taxation Officer contributes to the achievement of RevenueSA's taxation objectives, particularly through the review of applications and requests for advice, making assessments and providing timely and accurate payroll tax and stamp duty returns based advice both internally and externally to professional/taxpayer representation groups and taxpayers regarding their obligations under relevant State taxation legislation.

The Taxation Officer is required to interpret payroll tax and stamp duty returns based legislation, undertake technical assessments, review of exemption applications and have working knowledge of RevenueSA Online. Also, to undertake other duties as directed; primarily related to the administration of payroll tax and stamp duty returns based matters.

The successful applicant should be able to effectively resolve conflict situations, communicate well with staff, taxpayers and taxpayer representatives.

The Taxation Officer reports to the Manager, Taxation Services.

About you

The position requires sound State taxation knowledge with particular experience and knowledge with payroll tax and stamp duty returns based being preferred. The position is the first level of escalation from RevenueSA's communication centre for technical payroll tax and stamp duty returns based matters. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

To be successful you will be:

• Experienced in the development, implementation and evaluation of best practice policies, procedures, strategies and/or initiatives.
• Have the ability to work well in a team environment whilst also having the ability to work independently, under limited direction.
• Ability to work under high pressure whilst providing technical and professional services
• A strong understanding of the payroll tax and stamp duty returns based legislation.

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

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: Natasha Simms

Title: Taxation Specialist, Taxation Services

Tel:

Application Instructions:

To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via I Work for SA by clicking Apply and following the instructions.

Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and an application (no more than two pages) addressing the essential requirements and demonstrating suitability for the role and how you fit RevenueSA's culture. You are also required to provide details of 2 referees, phone and email addresses to be provided and complete a pre-employment declaration. Late/incomplete applications or those that do not address the essential requirements will not be considered.

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via Australian Federal Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

Applications close: 28/10/2025 11:45 PM