Administrative Law and Policy Specialist - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - State Revenue Office

State Revenue Office

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Melbourne City Centre, Australia

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Description

Administrative Law and Policy Specialist, Policy and Legislation Branch

One (1) Fixed term role (up to 30 June 2025) in the Policy and Legislation Branch, Policy Advisory and Legal Services Division
Salary range $106,534 $117,716 plus 11% superannuation
VPS Grade
Based in Melbourne CBD, with hybrid working arrangements

What we offer

The State Revenue Office (SRO) 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 , or via our LinkedIn page.

The opportunity The Administrative Law and Policy Specialist is responsible for providing leadership, expertise and advice on more complex matters involving administrative law and revenue laws.

This role is suited to people who hold a degree in law, economics, commerce or equivalent (or substantial progress towards one) or have considerable work experience in policy and legislative disciplines.

Reporting to the Senior Policy Specialist (IRAP), you will be responsible for:

Policy analysis in an administrative law context.
The development and interpretation of laws and policies for revenue administration.
Assisting with more complex complaints (including referrals from the Victorian Ombudsman) concerning revenue administration, human rights, discrimination, and privacy matters.
Other corporate functions, including delegations, privacy, and informationmanagement.
Assisting with more complex information requests and other responsibilities of the SRO under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and formal disputes arising out of these matters.

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

Demonstrated experience in developing policy proposals and legislation, preferably in a taxation or commercial environment.
High level communication (written, interpersonal and verbal), analytical, and problemsolving skills, including sound judgement and the demonstrated ability to negotiate and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and time management skills with proven ability to manage priorities to meet tight statutory or operational deadlines, and to work effectively independently and in a team with a high level of personal initiative, integrity, and accountability.

More information You can find out more about this role via the position description. You can also contact Roman Valher, Senior Policy Specialist (IRAP), Policy and Legislation Branch on

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.