Investigations Officer/Senior Investigations Officer

Job title: Investigations Officer/Senior Investigations Officer

Company: Government of Western Australia


Job description: Join an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility and improves the lives of Western Australians.At Finance we are committed to delivering the best results for our customers. We provide strategic advice to government, build infrastructure projects, such as schools and hospitals, buy goods and services for government, collect the State’s revenue and support the Western Australian economy through administering grants and rebates.Our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration guide everything we do. We value diversity and encourage different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to making Finance the best place to work for everyone.To better represent the diverse community we serve, this vacancy is reserved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and youth (age 24 and under). Therefore, Sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 apply to this recruitment process and only applications from these diversity groups will be considered.We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require any adjustments or accommodations, please contact Andrew Thomas on (08) 9262 1573 or via email at . You can also reach us through the .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, Finance Indigenous Network (FIN), Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.

About The Role:The Investigations Officer / Senior Investigations Officer undertakes audits and investigations to ensure compliance with RevenueWA legislation, advising taxpayers or their representatives on appropriate methods of compliance. This position also writes reports with final recommendations relating to audit/investigation outcome.About You: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 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: * 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).

• Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the requirements of the role in the context of the essential work-related requirements and demonstrate leadership behaviours and alignment to our Values.

To assist you with your covering letter, please refer to the Essential Requirements, Finance’s Values and Leadership Expectations, outlined in the Job Description Form (JDF).The Investigations Officer positions are criteria progression positions, these positions may be filled at Level 4 or Level 5.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 Finance’s Values throughout the process to be considered suitable.Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.Further Job-Related Information:For further information about the position please contact Andrew Thomas on (08) 9262 1573 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the 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 call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email , mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03106 for assistance.Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time or part-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next six (6) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.The positions are 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).

Expected salary: $92098 – 110517 per year

Location: Perth, WA

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:07:20 GMT

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