Senior Tax Officer

About the role

The Senior Tax Officer will interpret taxation legislation, rulings and accounting standards to provide expert advice to department staff. This role also delivers tax‑related training and supports the development of workshop materials.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret tax legislation, rulings and accounting standards and advise staff on tax implications of policy changes.
• Provide taxation training to internal and client agency staff and help develop training workshops and materials.
• Research, prepare and review ruling requests and issue papers.
• Conduct audit, review and verification activities and report findings.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience interpreting taxation legislation and providing advice.
• Ability to design and deliver training sessions.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Experience conducting tax audits and preparing detailed reports.

Required skills

What we offer

• 12% employer‑contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements including remote and part‑time options.
• Generous leave entitlements (annual, personal, long service, parental).
• Professional development opportunities and study assistance.
• Salary packaging in line with industrial instruments.
• Convenient access to public transport and nearby parking.