Revenue Consultant/Senior Revenue Consultant

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance is at the centre of Government decision-making. As the principal economic and financial advisor, we provide leadership and strategic advice and influence to support the delivery of services and outcomes for the benefit of Western Australia.

What we do is integral to the Government's decision-making processes about where and how to spend taxpayer's money to ensure Western Australians have access to quality services on a financially sustainable basis.

We lead procurement and leverage our buying power to secure products and services for government, achieving value for money for WA.

We collect revenue to fund government services and administer payment of grants and subsidies to the WA community.

When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• corporate discounts withselected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
• Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Finance Indigenous Network (FIN), Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.

The Role

The Revenue Consultant / Senior Revenue Consultant assists the Director Legislation and Review and the Assistant Director Legislation Services with developing legislation and policy for the State taxes, royalties, and grants and subsidies schemes administered by the Commissioner of State Revenue. Other responsibilities include advising on tax law and policy, researching tax avoidance practices, and developing countervailing legislation.

The successful applicant will be appointed at Level 5 or Level 6 depending on how they meet the relevant essential criteria. This is also a criteria progression position, that allows a person appointed as a Revenue Consultant, Level 5 to progress to a Senior Revenue Consultant, Level 6. This requires the person's behaviour and technical expertise to develop so that they satisfy the specific competencies of the higher level. Please note that the progression is not automatic.

The Ideal Candidate

You enjoy interpreting and applying legislation and have an interest in, or experience with, developing legislation and policy. You have good analytical and problem-solving skills that allow you to analyse complex matters and clearly articulate the issues. You have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English, and thrive in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.

The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.

How to Apply

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, please click the "APPLY FOR THIS JOB" button and you will be redirected to WA Government Jobs and follow the advertising instructions. If not directed straight to the position, please key the position number into the web search box.

Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we will not accept late and incomplete applications.

Find Out More

For further information about the position please contact Cindy Zhang on not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Subsequent Vacancies

This process may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term (full time/part time) vacancies that may arise within the Department of Treasury and Finance and across the WA public sector within the next 12 months. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Treasury and Finance, in accordance withPart 2 of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.