Principal Investigator

• At least one (1) fixed term (up to 12 months) role and one (1) fixed term (up to 4 months) role in the Compliance Division, Investigations Ballarat Branch.
• Salary $113,022 - $124,884 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 5.1
• Based in Ballarat, with hybrid working arrangements

What we offer

The State Revenue Office is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants, and subsidies.

We aim to develop our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian community. We offer flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture that is rewarding and productive, where contributions are valued and recognised, expectations are clear, and treatment is fair and equitable. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe working environment. Find out more about working at the SRO at www.sro.vic.gov.au/careers or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity

The Principal Investigator role will require you, as the most experienced member of a team, to independently undertake the most complex and sensitive investigation/audit activities in the Investigations Ballarat Branch in accordance with approved SRO compliance activities, and to mentor and provide guidance to less senior members of the team.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be required to:

• Assist the team leader with managing and leading a large team of Investigators.
• Conduct sensitive and/or complex investigations and audits, individually or as part of a team, across multiple revenue lines and conducting sensitive and complex negotiations with customers to achieve outcomes consistent with SRO objectives.
• Conduct complex research and provide expert advice on complex state taxation matters as well as contributing to the planning of strategic compliance activities.

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you are someone with:

• A record of achievement as an Investigator in a tax or revenue field with advanced expertise in applying a range of investigative techniques.
• People management experience in motivating, mentoring and training a team of investigators combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills to contribute to continuous improvement, work practice reform and policy development.

How to apply

Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11:59pm on Thursday 31 July 2025.

You will need to:

• upload your current resume
• submit a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the ‘who we are looking for' section above.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Gabrielle Anderson, Area Manager, Investigations Ballarat on 9628 6910.

If you require any adjustments to assist you through the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, email HRServices@sro.vic.gov.au

Please note, as part of our selection process, we conduct pre-appointment checks including those related to references, identity, qualifications, work history and police record history.

These roles may be subject to a probation period.