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Consultant - Tax Policy and Controversy

Location:  Perth
Other locations:  Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date:  28 May 2025

Job description

Requisition ID:  1603896

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Consultant - Tax Policy and Controversy 

 

The opportunity 

We are looking for a Consultant within the Tax Controversy team in our Perth office. This role is offered on a flexible full-time basis. We provide an end-to-end Tax Controversy service to our clients, which enables the role to have a lot of variety. As our Consultant – Tax Controversy & Policy, you will advise clients on a broad range of tax matters with a focus on the technical and tactical management of all things tax.

Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

 

Your key responsibilities 

  • Assist with providing advice to  a range of clients, from large corporates to high-net-worth individuals, helping them to develop and document their tax corporate governance processes and test the operational effectiveness of their tax corporate governance framework.
  • Research matters of tax administration, get involved in dispute resolution processes and help clients respond to requests for information in the context of ATO reviews and audits. 
  • Be involved in the drafting of objections, private binding ruling requests, requests for amended assessments and submissions against penalties.

 

What we look for   

Skills and attributes for success

  • Law Degree
  • Admitted to practice
  • Tax technical skills or the ability to acquire
  • Ability to develop strong and broad relationships with clients and provide a high level of client service
  • Ability to work with a number of different clients and internal stakeholders on multiple deadlines

Ideally, you’ll also have

  • Problem solving abilities and a focus on solutions 
  • Willingness to learn and become involved in a range of different types of work

 

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

  • Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 

  • Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

  • A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      

  • Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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