About us

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About the role

The Business Services Directorate comprises the Taxation Services, Business Support and Investment Branches.

The Taxation Services Branch is accountable for the efficient and effective management of the taxation affairs of clients of the Public Trustee including the preparation and lodgement of taxation returns.

The Taxation Officer (L4) is responsible for assisting with the preparation of taxation returns with a simple to medium level of complexity using the electronic lodgement software and the Australian Taxation Office Online Service for Agents. The position liaises with the Australian Taxation Office on procedural/processing issues and assists with branch administrative matters.

About you

All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and a statement (no more than 3 pages) addressing the following Job Related Requirements and Role Specific Criteria contained in the Job Description Form.

Job Related Requirements:

• Achieve Results
• Builds Productive Relationships
• Exemplifies Personal Integrity and Self-Awareness
• Communicates and Influences Effectively

Role Specific Criteria:

• An understanding of, and experience in taxation matters

Please note that, should you be shortlisted, your ability to meet the other job related requirements stated in the Job Description Form will be assessed through future stages of the recruitment process.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Candidate Search

If required we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of EEO Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from a diverse field, people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, young people and people with disability including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy.

Further Information

If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Ms Janet Siva, Manager Taxation on 9222 6523 for a confidential discussion.