This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Business and Customer Services (BCS) Directorate supports the objectives and outcomes of clients by providing value for money corporate services through skilled and motivated people. The BCS aims to deliver services within an environment of standardised systems and processes.
The Finance Services Branch provides accounts payable, accounts receivable, maintenance of the Department’s asset registers, credit card management, lease administration, debt recovery, general ledger and taxation services.
The Role
The Senior Tax Officer interprets taxation legislation, rulings, accounting standards and other policy to provide advice to Department staff that are affected by taxation requirements, including analysing and providing advice regarding the tax implications of procedural and policy changes such as efficiency/savings plans. They provide taxation training to BCS and client agency staff and assist with the development, preparation and maintenance of taxation training workshops and materials.
If successful, you will be responsible for researching, preparing, and reviewing ruling requests and issue papers. You will also carry out audit, review, and verification activities, and report on your findings.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Anning, Manager Finance Services on (08) 926 48576 or by emailing fiona.anning1@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
- possess a tertiary qualification in accounting, taxation, finance or commerce and/or considerable experience within a taxation environment.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Job specific criteria
1. Demonstrated practical knowledge and experience in contemporary accounting and taxation issues, including the interpretation, impact analysis and application of taxation legislation such as FBT, GST and PAYG, in a large government or non-profit organisation.
Capability Criteria (see the Education Business Services, Department of Education Learning and Growth Framework for more detailed information)
2. Demonstrated ability to think strategically by working through issues, considering alternatives and identifying effective solutions whilst engaging others in change processes and providing clear guidance and coaching.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence by explaining and discussing concepts and instructions clearly and writing in a range of styles and formats to suit the intended audience.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1038822
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 8 June 2026
