Senior Investigator/Auditor – Investigations Melbourne Branch

• At least six (6) ongoing and fixed term roles in the Investigations Melbourne Branch, Compliance Division
• Salary $100,894 – $114,476 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 4
• Based in Melbourne CBD 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 Careers | State Revenue Office or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity

This role requires an outstanding communicator with excellent investigative/audit and research skills and the ability to juggle competing deadlines and priorities. Your demonstrated success in a revenue field will complement your strong negotiation and mentoring skills, and you will confidently represent the State Revenue Office during sensitive and complex reviews.

Reporting to a Team Leader, Investigations Melbourne, you will:

• Conduct sensitive and complex investigations/audits across multiple revenue lines and negotiate appropriate outcomes with customers.
• Produce accurate, clear, and concise reports on investigation findings.
• Mentor staff.

Who we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to work independently or as part of a team on complex investigations/audits.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in interpreting and applying complex legislation in a taxation or revenue field.
• Experience in applying a range of investigative/audit skills and techniques to obtain information and evidence. 
• A tertiary qualification or demonstrated commitment to tertiary studies in a relevant discipline (highly desirable).

How to apply

Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11:59pm on Wednesday 20 May 2026.

For your application to be considered, you MUST:

1. provide a cover letter which includes responses to Key Selection Criteria 1, 3 and 6, outlining why your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this role, and
2. provide a resume.

More information

You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Shaun Agius, Investigations Melbourne on 03 9628 6140 or via email on shaun.agius@sro.vic.gov.au.

If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement and attachments 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, work visa, and police record history.

This role may be subject to a probation period.