Principal Review Officer

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
  with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
• Opportunity to support our
  Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access
  and
  Inclusion Plan and
  various
  Diversity and Inclusion Working Groups and Committees
  .

The work area

RevenueWA
collects revenue on behalf of the Government and pays grants and subsidies to Western Australians. Although a business unit within DTF, the Commissioner of State Revenue is an independent statutory role and is personally responsible for the administration of State taxation and grant laws by RevenueWA staff. This administrative function covers the application of duties, land tax and payroll tax laws, as well as carrying out compliance audits and investigations, and developing revenue related legislation. RevenueWA increases taxpayer awareness through education programs and manages the legislative appeals process.

The Department of Treasury and Finance currently operates under two sets of organisational values, following its formation on 1 July 2025. The values of
clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration
continue to guide everything we do in
RevenueWA.
In time, as we settle in our new structure and culture, we will collaboratively develop a unified set of values that represent who we are as the Department of Treasury and Finance.

The role

The Principal Review Officer represents the Commissioner of State Revenue in determining objections and managing applications for review and appeals in the State Administrative Tribunal and appeal courts, focusing on complex matters that require a deep understanding of the State Revenue environment and a positive and effective focus on external customer relationships. The position also provides leadership to and inspires excellence in the Review team by modelling the Department's values and aligning the team with departmental objectives, capability requirements and customer needs.

This position operates in the context of Leading Others. This means that you will motivate and enable others to deliver high quality work. You will balance time between doing the work and coaching, guiding and developing others. This requires a significant shift in thinking from 'doing' to supporting others to 'do good work'; and consideration of present and future needs when allocating time to the team and projects you lead. You will articulate how work is to be done, providing clear direction and feedback.

The ideal candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Be easily able to comprehend and interpret legislation, and readily understand the policy being legislative schemes;
• Have excellent communication skills, and be able to explain complex concepts using plain English;
• Enjoy applying their analytical skills to a wide variety of legal and factual problems;
• Have a keen eye for detail; and
• Be capable of developing and supporting strategies that influence and improve work outputs within the Review Branch and across RevenueWA.

How to apply

If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:

1. A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
2. Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining your suitability to the role in the context of the Essential Requirements, leadership behaviours and our Values.

You will need to
demonstrate your alignment to the business area's Values
throughout the process to be considered suitable.

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 Clayton Cox on

To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the
WA Jobs and Workforce Hub
provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.

If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call and select option 1, or email , mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03251 for assistance.

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 with
Part 2 of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.