Investigation Officer/Senior Investigations Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference for Western Australia?

We want to hear from you.

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 Investigations Officer / Senior Investigations Officer is responsible for conducting audits and investigations to ensure compliance with RevenueWA legislation. The role involves providing guidance to taxpayers, grant recipients and their representatives on appropriate compliance methods, as well as preparing detailed reports with final recommendations based on audit and investigation outcomes.

This role is available for up to 12 months, with the possibility of further extension(s).

The position is structured such that if a person is appointed to the Investigations Officer position at a Level 4 classification, they will have the opportunity to be reclassified to a Senior Investigations Officer, Level 5 providing their behaviour and technical expertise have developed over a period of time to the extent that they can satisfy certain competencies at the higher level (i.e. reclassification is not automatic).

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will be a motivated values driven professional who:

• is committed to providing high quality customer service and building productive client relationships.
• has sound communication skills, including the ability to understand your audience to communicate in a simple and clear manner.
• has good research, analytical and problem-solving skills; and
• is a team player who can manage their own time and tasks effectively. Having experience resolving customer conflict and negotiating outcomes is beneficial.

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 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 how you meet the following Essential Requirements of the role and demonstrate Personal Leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.

• Ability to interpret and apply legislation
• Knowledge of accounting and commercial practices, procedures and law
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver customer-focused outcomes and sound written communicate skills

Please refer to the attached Role Statement for further detail on the Essential Requirements

The Investigations Officer positions are criteria progression positions, these positions may be filled at Level 4 or Level 5 depending on how the essential criteria are met.

Suitable applicants may be required to supply and maintain their own approved vehicle with a Motor Vehicle Allowance payable for business use as authorised by the Director Compliance.

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 Gordana Zdralic, Principal Specialist Compliance Officer on 08 9262 1317 or ***email_hidden***.

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 [email protected], mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03318 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.