Attorney-General's Department

Job reference: 851973

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Classification: ASO3

Salary Range: $74,095 - $78,694 + Superannuation

Duration: Ongoing

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Number of Positions Available: Multiple

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Sunday 2 August 2026

About the Opportunity

Multiple positions available (ongoing and term – up to 12 months)

As a Taxation Officer (ASO3), you are responsible for delivering accurate, timely and compliant taxation outcomes, including the completion of agreed caseload of tax returns, PAYG instalments and request for amendments in a timely and efficient manner. You will be accountable for preparing tax returns in accordance with income tax legislation and ensure work is completed to a high standard of accuracy, quality and compliance optimising tax outcomes for customers. The role also follows established risk and compliance management controls and supports the application of business process and systems improvement initiatives.

The ideal person

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Sound knowledge and experience in the preparation of tax returns
- Working knowledge and understanding of taxation law and regulations
- Flexibility, adaptability and versatility of approach to handle changing work requirements
- Good organisation skills and the ability to determine priorities, manage high volumes of work, organise workloads, set targets and meet deadlines with high level of accuracy

About the Business

The Office of the Public Trustee (Public Trustee)



operates as part of the Attorney-General’s Department and was established on 1 January 1881, under the Public Trustee Act 1995 (SA). It offers services to South Australians, including will preparation, powers of attorney, and administration of deceased estates and trusts. The Public Trustee is also responsible for managing the personal, legal, and financial affairs of individuals who are unable to handle these matters on their own. At the heart of our work is our commitment to protecting the wishes and interests of those we serve.

For more information about the Attorney-General’s Department and also Public Trustee, please visit https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/ and Public Trustee | Public Trustee.

Special Conditions for Employment

Employment is dependent upon a National Police Certificate clearance that the AGD finds satisfactory. Successful applicants will be provided further information if an interview is requested. Forms are not to be lodged directly with SA Police (SAPOL) under any circumstances and any fees incurred by applicants in doing so will not be recoverable from the AGD.

- Some out of hours work may be required.




- The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

For further information about this exciting opportunity that is not covered by this website please contact Leesa Ruklic, Manager Taxation Services, Public Trustee on 7133 7111 or ************@sa.gov.au.

The Attorney-General’s Department values workplace diversity and is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive and respectful work setting.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

The South Australian public sector supports flexible ways of working including part-time working arrangements wherever reasonably possible. The sector is diverse and desires to increase in diversity and to create opportunities for more South Australians.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via the contact above or our website https://www.agd.sa.gov.au/.

Applications close: 02/08/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:

- ASO3 Taxation Officer JPS.pdf
- Job Application Pack.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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📌 Taxation Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Attorney-General'S Department South Australia
📍 Adelaide