Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Taxation Office include:

• Successful candidates may be placed into Client Engagement Director or Tax Specialist Director roles based on organisational requirements and their skills, experience, leadership capability and technical expertise.
• Whether your experience has been gained in a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm, legal practice, family offices, corporate tax team, regulatory agency or public we offer challenging and rewarding opportunities to apply and further develop your expertise while contributing to work of national significance.
• We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.
• We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.
• demonstrates significant professional experience leading or contributing to complex Australian taxation, GST or superannuation matters, applying technical judgement in both high-volume program settings and bespoke, high-risk or novel matters
• can lead high-performing professional teams, develop capability, and drive change and continuous improvement
• shows strong business acumen and an understanding of commercial considerations and a demonstrated ability to solve complex and or contentious issues using sound judgement and evidence-based decision making
• has strategic leadership and enterprise thinking, including aligning work to organisational priorities and delivering outcomes that support broader objectives
• exhibits strong capability to influence internal and external stakeholders and build trusted relationships.
• cegrecruitment@ato.gov.au

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: Flexible working arrangements are available in the ATO, including working between the office and home, and is considered on a case-by-case basis..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.