Senior Adviser Tax - Global Tax Transformation & Operations

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for a Senior Adviser to join its Global Tax Transformation & Operations team (Southern Hemisphere), supporting income tax compliance, reporting and advisory across its operations in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. Reporting to the Manager of the same team, the role suits an experienced tax professional who enjoys partnering with finance and operational stakeholders and driving process improvement. It is based in Perth (preferred), with Brisbane considered.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with finance and operational teams to advise on income tax matters and support business decisions
• Deliver income tax compliance and reporting, including tax effect accounting calculations, income tax returns and tax disclosures
• Prepare technical tax advice, position papers and supporting documentation for transactions, projects and initiatives
• Support relationships with tax authorities, including responses to information requests and regulatory enquiries
• Identify, manage and escalate tax risks while complying with Rio Tinto's tax policies, controls and governance
• Lead process improvement initiatives and collaborate across the Global Tax team
• Improve tax processes through automation, technology and AI-enabled solutions

Required profile

• Significant corporate tax experience gained in a professional services firm, commercial organisation, tax authority or a mix of these
• Professional qualification such as CA ANZ, CPA or CTA, together with a degree in Commerce, Taxation, Law or a related discipline
• Commitment to safety and strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate income tax, tax compliance and tax effect accounting
• Experience preparing tax advice, tax calculations, income tax returns and governance documentation

What we offer

• A 12-month fixed-term opportunity with a competitive base salary and annual incentive program
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Share ownership plan, company-provided insurance and salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Career development and education assistance, family-friendly wellbeing support and leave for all of life's reasons
• Employee discounts and a safe, inclusive workplace