Assistant Commissioner, Revenue Performance

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join the Compliance and Engagement Group as Assistant Commissioner, Revenue Performance, in our International Support and Programs area.

As Assistant Commissioner, Revenue Performance, you will lead enterprise-wide strategies to optimise revenue performance and strengthen the integrity of the tax and superannuation systems.

You’ll provide executive leadership across complex, high impact programs, using data and insights to identify risks, enhance performance and drive sustainable behavioural change.

You’ll also lead the ATO’s enterprise approach to system performance, including delivering credible and transparent estimates of tax gaps, revenue effects and assurance measures, underpinned by robust methodologies that withstand scrutiny.

The Revenue Performance Branch applies advanced statistical, analytical and systemic methods to understand and explain system performance. In this role, you will provide authoritative advice that supports evidence-based decision making across the ATO, particularly in relation to compliance strategies and investment prioritisation.

We embrace the strength of diversity — through our people and the perspectives they bring. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

All of our senior leaders are expected to:

• develop a clear vision for the future that links to ATO and government priorities
• be accountable and deliver outcomes that align with the long-term perspective
• find innovative and practical solutions, be open to ideas and engage with risk
• work collaboratively and influence across boundaries to achieve outcomes, progressing issues that cut across APS agencies, sectors and communities
• persuade others towards an outcome, maintaining the confidence of government and stakeholders
• be self-aware and courageous, empowering individuals and teams to deliver their best
• build trust and confidence in the ATO and the tax and superannuation systems.

To be considered you must have:

• strong technical leadership in system performance methodologies, including the ability to oversee and assure complex estimation approaches, such as tax gap and compliance effectiveness measures
• advanced analytical and quantitative expertise, applying modelling, econometrics and statistical techniques to inform prioritisation and investment decisions
• demonstrated ability to assess the performance of the tax and super systems, translating insights into clear priorities and actions
• proven ability to lead and influence in a complex environment, driving alignment across business lines and delivering clear, authoritative advice through briefings, analytical papers and performance narratives
• a focus on governance and assurance, ensuring performance approaches are transparent, defensible and aligned with the PGPA Act and Commonwealth performance framework.

The Australian community requires the highest integrity of ATO staff. Our people act with integrity, make ethical decisions and embody our culture, and APS Values. We meet the commitments to the community outlined in the ATO Charter.

You’ll need to be an Australian citizen to work for the ATO. 

We are globally recognised for leading best practice in the administration of tax and superannuation, promoting a level playing field and fairness for all. Our work makes a real difference to the lives of Australians and positively impacts their economic and social wellbeing. Our people are problem-solvers, curious, dynamic and are at the heart of our success. We are inclusive and embrace the strength of diversity. Flexible working arrangements are available to help balance work and life. We offer more than you expect. We offer a place where you can belong, a say in how you make a difference, and the chance to grow a successful career.