Senior Manager - Tax Controversy

About the role

EY is hiring a Senior Manager for its Tax Controversy practice. You will advise a diverse client portfolio, including ASX-listed companies, multinational organisations, privately owned businesses and high-net-worth individuals, and help them navigate reviews, audits, disputes and regulatory engagements with revenue authorities. The role is hybrid, based in Perth (Naarm), Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, and may be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and advise clients on interactions with the Australian Taxation Office, helping them navigate reviews, audits, disputes and regulatory engagements.
• Manage complex tax controversy matters, including objections, private binding ruling applications, litigation, alternative dispute resolution and other strategic resolution pathways.
• Provide clear, practical advice on technical tax and tax administration issues through legal and tax research, analysis and problem solving.
• Build strong client relationships while developing and mentoring team members and fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• A law degree and admission to practise in Australia, together with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Ideally, experience in a tax advisory, tax controversy, legal, professional services or similar environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities across clients, engagements and deadlines.
• A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to developing and supporting others.

Required skills

• Strong tax technical knowledge and legal research capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex issues, think critically and apply technical concepts in practical, commercially effective ways.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Solution-focused mindset and strong problem-solving capability.

What we offer

• Career development with future-focused skills and world-class experiences.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A benefits package including a yearly wellness incentive, an extra 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies such as up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave.
• A competitive salary open to negotiation depending on skills and experience.