Join our inspired, inquisitive and capable team to deliver quality outcomes for Western Australians
The Department of Finance is a unique and innovative central government agency, influencing whole-of-government policy and strategy while also delivering a range of important services for the community. Through this blend of policy development and service delivery, Finance enables government to achieve cost-effective, quality outcomes for Western Australians.
Our values-based culture speaks to the heart of who we are, reflects how we go about our business and what we expect from our people. Delivering successful outcomes through our values – inspiring and influential; passionate and committed; honest and respectful; and bold and innovative – is critical to the success of our Department.
The Department of Finance is an agile, productive, vibrant and safe workplace where people can make a real difference and advance their careers. We value diversity and foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our employees are genuinely engaged and encouraged to think differently and work smarter.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and offer a range of flexible work arrangements. We are always looking to adopt new technologies that allow our employees to deliver better outcomes for our community and workplace.
If you believe your values align and you want to be part of the future of Western Australia, there has never been a more exciting and opportune time for you to work at the Department of Finance.
About The Role:
The Principal Specialist Compliance Officer role leads, coaches and mentors a team of specialist investigation officers who undertake audits and investigations at varying levels of complexity and sensitivity. They manage projects that are specialised and complex in nature and considered a significant risk to the State's revenue and conduct specialised and complex investigations, while maintaining positive and effective relationships to ensure an external customer focus in service delivery.
About You:
The ideal candidate would be a motivated professional with proven analytical and investigation skills, an inspiring leader with the demonstrated ability to motivate a team, and build and develop collaborative and productive working relationships.
You would be passionate about the Office of State Revenues standing as a forward thinking, best practice government department with a focus on delivering the highest standard of customer service.
We are looking for someone who shares our vision and values to provide high quality, creative and insightful advice on initiatives to deliver on OSR’s priorities, with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and a focus on achieving outcomes.
How to Apply:
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:
- Resume outlining your current and previous experience and achievements.
- Covering letter of no more than three (3) pages, demonstrating your ability to meet the following essential work related requirements of the role only (outlined on page 3 on the JDF);
- Ability to analyse complex business procedures, practices and arrangements in regard to possible tax avoidance schemes.
- Experience in managing investigations programs in a taxation environment.
- Demonstrated team leadership and management experience, including coaching and mentoring skills.
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience in the administration of state revenue legislation.
You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or resume.
A clear demonstration of the Department’s Values throughout the selection process is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Further Job Related Information:
For further information about the position, please contact Peter McGoldrick on (08) 9262 1390 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.
If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call (08) 6557 8111, select option 1 followed by option 2 and quote the position number to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.
Currently there are two (2) permanent full-time or part-time positions available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to these advertised vacancies, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next six (6) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.