Graduate Investigator

The State Revenue Office (SRO) is proud to be a part of the Victorian Public Service Graduate program for the fourth year running.

The SRO is the Victorian Government's revenue management agency, administering a range of taxes, duties, levies, grants and subsidies.

The opportunity

The SRO is partnering with the VPS Graduate program, so you'll experience the same benefits, learning and development and networking as your fellow graduates. However, in Ballarat, you'll get a unique and bespoke experience designed specifically for graduates who want to start or continue their careers in Ballarat. The SRO is one of Ballarat's most well-known employers and our staff work from the state-of-the-art GovHub building Ballarat CBD.

Graduates start in February 2027 and will:

• have diverse roles
• work in different departments in the SRO over 12 months
• get access to learning and development opportunities
• learn and grow with mentors and peer networks
• be guaranteed a job at the end of the program.
• located in Ballarat CBD

Rotating internally, your journey may look something like this.

You'll be starting in one of our customer support areas, supporting our land tax clients by taking phone calls from customers or responding to emails and webchat queries. You might also process customer details and amendments, helping our taxpayers keep accurate records of their land holdings and ensure their tax obligations are correct. Land tax is the SRO's biggest revenue line and you'll play a vital role in helping the Victorian government collect this very important tax.

Your final rotation will be in the Investigations branch, which undertakes activities designed to maximise compliance with Victoria's revenue laws and ensure revenue is collected when it is due.

As a Graduate Investigator, you will:

• Conduct desktop investigations and audits into land tax, using audit and investigative skills.
• Calculate customers' land tax liabilities and explain the reasons for the decisions made as part of an investigation/audit.
• Produce accurate reports on investigation/audit findings

By rotating through different areas at the SRO, this will set you up best for your ongoing Grade 3 Investigator opportunity.

We are looking for

Innovative and progressive graduates to help make our vision for Victoria a reality. We want diverse people with a range of skills, backgrounds and lived experiences.

We need graduates that reflect the community we serve, so we encourage people from all different parts of the community to apply. We're less interested in grade point averages and are more interested in who our applicants are.

Who can apply: you must

• have completed your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or the same as level 7 and above of the Australian Qualifications Framework (opens in a new window) between 1 January 2024 and 1 January 2027
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident. Please note: an active application for permanent residency does not meet the eligibility requirement
• not be on a temporary graduate visa
• be available for full time employment from the program start date of February 2027
• consent to a police check
• be able to attend an interview as part of your application
• not have taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program commencing February 2027.

What's in it for you

• a starting salary of $68,408 plus super
• training in general and specialised areas
• flexible working conditions and hybrid working
• a chance to build networks with like-minded graduates across government
• a promotion to an ongoing VPS 3 position and pay rise to $81,496 plus superannuation at the program's end
access to future career opportunities in the Victorian Public Service.

How to apply

Before you apply, please view the ad in full. You will find a copy in the attachments.

Submit an application via the `Apply now' button by 11.59pm on Sunday 14 June 2026. You will need to upload:

• a resume
• proof of citizenship, or residency status
• academic transcript, academic progress statement or My eQuals link.

More information

If you require any adjustments to assist you to participate in the recruitment process, or you need a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, email HRServices@sro.vic.gov.au.