Tax & Compliance Specialist

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Tax & Compliance Specialist to join the Business Services Centre Compliance Assurance team on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract. The role will focus on the high‑profile Wage Type Review project, providing expert guidance on Australian and New Zealand employment tax obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of wage types, allowances, deductions and employee payments to assess compliance with Australian fringe benefits tax, payroll tax, PAYG withholding, superannuation guarantee and New Zealand ESCT requirements.
• Analyse payroll configurations, business practices and processing outcomes to determine technical supportability and operational effectiveness.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams, payroll, HR systems, industrial relations, finance, tax and remediation stakeholders.
• Assess compliance risks arising from wage‑type design and usage, and develop practical recommendations to improve governance.
• Review and validate technical assessments, working papers and project findings for accuracy and legislative compliance.
• Support remediation activities by preparing evidence‑based technical positions that can withstand internal, external and regulatory scrutiny.
• Translate complex tax and superannuation requirements into clear business guidance.
• Contribute to future‑state wage‑type design, payroll configuration and governance frameworks.
• Prepare and maintain audit‑ready documentation, decision records and evidence repositories.
• Partner with People Services, Group Tax, Industrial Relations, Finance, Risk Assurance and operational functions to deliver sustainable compliance outcomes.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an employment tax professional with deep knowledge of Australian payroll tax legislation and New Zealand ESCT.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset, able to navigate complex payroll environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills for preparing technical documentation and business guidance.
• Ability to manage high‑visibility projects and deliver results within tight timelines.

Required skills

• Australian fringe benefits tax (FBT) compliance
• Australian payroll tax compliance
• PAYG withholding
• Superannuation guarantee legislation
• New Zealand ESCT compliance
• Payroll configuration analysis
• Tax legislation interpretation