Your typical day as a Senior Investigations Officer - Level 1 may include:
• Identifying and addressing instances of non-compliance with revenue laws through audit or investigation
• Reviewing client lodgements, and making determinations about taxation liabilities or exemptions
• Writing reports, analysing data, interpreting legislation and liaising with professional advisors
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues to help them grow and learn.

About the Divisions:
• The Payroll Tax and Betting Tax Division administers payroll tax, mental health levy and betting tax legislation.
• The Royalty and Complex Assessments division makes assessments and determinations across duties and royalty legislation as well as determining eligibility for ex gratia relief under a number of administrative arrangements.
• The Duties and Grants Division administers duties and grants legislation.
• The Land Tax Division administers Queensland's land tax and carries out activities that include supporting and educating clients on their land tax obligations.

These vacancies currently exists within the Payroll Tax division, however this process may be used to fill similar roles in other QRO divisions and revenue lines across Brisbane & Maroochydore.

There are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, although to be successful you will need:
• the capability to analyse, interpret and apply legislation
• experience in an audit, investigation, administrative decision making, legal or similar role, preferably in a financial or tax setting




• a working knowledge of digital and data technology/systems
• the capability to apply your own knowledge and skills to solve problems collaboratively

Joining QRO you will have opportunities for continued learning, growth and career development. To find out more about working for QRO please see attached candidate information pack.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process. The methods used in the recruitment for a role may vary, but the sorts of processes used may include: application form, resume and cover letter, online cognitive testing, work test, written response task, assessment centre, in-person or video interview.

We welcome applicants to share with the contact officer any health condition, disability and/or cultural/linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

How to apply for this role - provide your resume and response to the questions as outlined on the role description. For information about the role, please review the role description and Working at QRO resource on the SmartJobs website.

Applications may remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the vacancy and may be used to fill identical or similar roles.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/700949/26
Closing Date: Monday, 28 September 2026

📌 Senior Investigations Officer - Level 1 (Maroochydore)
🏢 Department of Treasury QLD
📍 Maroochydore