Team Leader, Tax Advisory and Review Branch

• At least one (1) ongoing role in the Tax Advisory and Review Branch, Policy Advisory & Legal Services Division
• Possible fixed term opportunities
• Salary $124,888 plus 12% superannuation – VPS Grade 5.2
• 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 sro.vic.gov.au/careers, or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity  
The Team Leader role is responsible for managing a team providing authoritative and accurate private rulings and decisions on customer objections across all revenue lines.

Reporting to the Principal Tax Specialist or Director, Tax Advisory and Review, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and lead a team of officers in the delivery of timely, high quality private rulings and objection decisions across all revenue lines, and deliver team goals, manage team performance and develop team members in their technical skills and professional development in the context of the branch plan.
• Participate as a member of the management team, contribute to discussions and decision making about branch strategy, and ensure accurate and timely advice to management and/or other branches on the status of private rulings, objections, land tax hardship relief applications and appeals.
• Participate in quality reviews and identify and implement strategies to achieve continual process and quality improvement.

Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• demonstrated people management skills to lead, manage performance, motivate, mentor and train team members
• high-level customer service and decision-making skills
• outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• a tertiary qualification in law, accounting, commerce, economics or a related discipline (highly desirable).

How to apply
Submit an application via the ‘Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Monday 15 December. You will need to upload a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description and a resume.

More information
You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Adrian Polizzi, Director, TARB on 03 9628 0117. 

If you require any adjustments to assist you throughout 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, work visa, and police record history.

This role may be subject to a probation period.