Senior Tax Advocate

About the role

CA ANZ is looking for a Senior Tax Advocate to lead research, policy development and advocacy across complex and emerging federal and state tax issues. Working within the Tax, Superannuation and Financial Services advocacy team, you will turn technical legislation, economic developments and member insights into clear policy positions, persuasive submissions and practical communications. You will represent CA ANZ with government agencies, policymakers, regulators and industry bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse tax legislation, rulings, budget measures and economic developments to set priorities and shape CA ANZ's response
• Develop evidence-based policy positions, formal submissions, proposals, presentations and thought leadership
• Represent CA ANZ with the Australian Taxation Office, Treasury, the Tax Ombudsman and the Board of Taxation
• Engage members to identify practical issues and test policy positions
• Partner with other advocacy organisations and teams to build coalitions and coordinate action
• Translate complex tax and policy issues into accessible content for briefings, newsletters, webinars and presentations

Required profile

• Law degree required; ideally complemented by tax-related postgraduate study, national tax experience and/or a CA designation
• 7 to 10 years' experience in the tax profession across multiple tax areas
• Proven ability to build strategic relationships and represent organisational positions in senior government, regulatory or public forums
• Experience using digital tools, data and AI-enabled insights to strengthen analysis and decision-making

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills to assess the economic, fiscal, distributional, implementation and technical implications of tax proposals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including persuasive briefs, submissions, advice and presentations
• Strategic thinking, initiative, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid work model
• Flexible work arrangements, parental leave and carer support
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Two extra paid leave days at year-end (subject to annual approval)
• Certified Great Place to Work and Family Inclusive Workplace

Applications close Friday 6 November; no recruitment agencies are engaged and unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.