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Team Leader Investigations Branch

We are the Victorian Government's major tax collection agency, a semi-autonomous service agency which acts under a framework agreement between the Victorian Treasurer, the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance and the Commissioner of State Revenue. Our role is to administer Victoria's taxation legislation and collects a range of taxes, duties and levies. In 2013-14, we collected in excess of $13 billion in revenue for the Victorian Government. We also administer the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG), unclaimed money (since October 2004), the growth areas infrastructure contribution (GAIC) and several subsidies and exemptions.

A professional accounting qualified, reliable and highly emotionally intelligent person with extensive investigative and compliance managerial experience. Diligent, dedicated and well organised and able to lead, mentor and obtain results from large teams of investigators across all Grades and levels of experience. Well developed communication skills with the proven ability to adapt quickly, identify relevant issues and form strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated experience leading a large team and introducing new technology into work practices. Demonstrated experience over many years analysing compliance issues and devising innovative solutions to solve problems incorporating risk based assessments.