Job opportunity

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 discountswith selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
• Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access andInclusion 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 Senior Revenue Officer is part of a larger team responsible for determining the amount of transfer duty to charge on complex transactions. The duty raised contributes towards the State Government’s revenue collections that are used to benefit the Western Australian community.

This role reviews commercial and financial documentation, then interprets and applies legislation and case law to determine the appropriate amount of duty to charge and consider whether any relief or exemption from duty applies.

Senior Revenue Officers provide customer service by communicating and explaining decisions to our customers in plain English, and assisting in the call centre to provide advice to the public about duties and using our online services. They also help other staff to develop their legal skills and understanding of state tax legislation.

More information about this role is in the ‘A Day in the Life of a Senior Revenue Officer’ attachment.

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.

The ideal candidate

This may be your ideal role if you:

• are values driven
• are committed to providing high quality customer service in a fast pace and dynamic work environment
• enjoy challenges and solving problems, particularly when working with legislation
• have sound communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English.

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 of up to three (3) pages 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. A cover letter of no more than one (1) page outlining how you use policy and relevant case law precedents to assist you in interpreting and applying legislation to complex situations.

You will need to demonstrate leadership behaviours and your alignment to our 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 Tess Whitelaw on 08 6551 2880.

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 email recruitment@dtf.wa.gov.au, mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03316 for assistance.

Subsequent Vacancies

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, 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.