Key Role: Principal Legal Advisor
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to support the State Revenue Office by managing and independently determining taxpayer objections to decisions and/or assessments for the Commissioner of State Revenue.
About the Job Description
The successful candidate will play a critical part in supporting the office by applying their expertise to a wide range of legislative and legal regimes. They will be responsible for managing and determining objections to decisions and/or assessments for the Commissioner of State Revenue.
* Apply expert knowledge to interpret and apply legislation to ensure compliance;
* Work with a highly skilled team in Hobart, Tasmania;
* Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support your lifestyle;
About You
We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in an environment with competing priorities. The ideal candidate has a legal interpretation background focusing on advice relating to legislation and taxation matters. They should enjoy researching and investigating the intricacies of legislation, have high level stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with proven negotiation skills, and possess relevant tertiary or industry qualifications, and/or professional affiliation.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.
About the Branch
The Revenue branch manages collection of taxation for the State. The branch administers a number of grants, determines taxation objections and ensures that taxpayers are compliant with State taxation and grant legislation.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to the success of the organization. If you are passionate about law and taxation, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, please consider applying for this position.