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Senior Investigations Officer - Level 1
Payroll Tax Mental Health Levy & Betting Tax; Taxes; Queensland Revenue Office; Brisbane City
The Queensland Revenue Office is currently seeking to fill multiple AO5 Senior Investigations Officer - Level 1 roles across our Brisbane Office.
Working in a collaborative team environment, this position will see you conduct and contribute to investigations and audits to ensure compliance with Queensland’s revenue laws, or make determinations on complex matters. You will also assist team leaders and managers in leading compliance teams in the treatment of risks to Queensland revenue, as well as identifying new or emerging risks and making recommendations for their treatment.
Please refer to the role description and working for QRO attachment for more information and what to include in your application.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Auditing & Compliance |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651457/25 |
| Closing date | 11-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Evita Morais |
| Contact details | Phone: (07) 3035 6427 Access the National Relay Service |
The Queensland Revenue Office is currently seeking to fill multiple AO5 Senior Investigations Officer - Level 1 roles across our Brisbane office.
Working in a collaborative team environment, this position will see you conduct and contribute to investigations and audits to ensure compliance with Queensland's revenue laws, or make determinations on complex matters. You will also assist team leaders and managers in leading compliance teams in the treatment of risks to Queensland revenue, as well as identifying new or emerging risks and making recommendations for their treatment.
Your typical day as a Senior Investigations Officer - Level 1 may include:
• Identifying and addressing instances of non-compliance with revenue laws through audit or investigation
• Reviewing client lodgements, and making determinations about taxation liabilities or exemptions
• Writing reports, analysing data, interpreting legislation and liaising with professional advisors
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to help them grow and learn.
About the Divisions:
• The Payroll Tax and Betting Tax Division administers payroll tax, mental health levy and betting tax legislation.
• The Royalty and Complex Assessments division makes assessments and determinations across duties and royalty legislation as well as determining eligibility for ex gratia relief under a number of administrative arrangements.
• The Duties and Grants Division administers duties and grants legislation.
• The Land Tax Division administers Queensland's land tax and carries out activities that include supporting and educating clients on their land tax obligations.
Vacancies currently exist within the Payroll tax, Mental Health Levy (MHL) & Betting Tax division, however this process may be used to fill similar roles in other QRO divisions and revenue lines in Brisbane.
There are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, although to be successful you will need:
• the capability to analyse, interpret and apply legislation
• experience in an audit, investigation, administrative decision making, legal or similar role, preferably in a financial or tax environment
• a working knowledge of digital and data technology/systems
• the capability to apply your own knowledge and skills to solve problems collaboratively
The positions are based in our Brisbane office and flexible work options may be requested.
Joining QRO you will have opportunities for continued learning, growth and career development. To find out more about working for QRO please see attached candidate information pack.
Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process. The methods used in the recruitment for a role may vary, but the sorts of processes used may include: application form, resume and cover letter, online cognitive testing, work test, written response task, assessment centre, in-person or video interview.
We welcome applicants to share with the contact officer any health condition, disability and/or cultural/linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.
If you are interested in this role - click “Apply” to be redirected to the full advertisement including role description and contact details.
Applications may remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the vacancy and may be used to fill identical or similar roles.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/651457/25
Closing Date: Monday, 11 August 2025
Further information
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Two permanent Flexible full-time positions available
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