This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency.
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
In the role of Senior Tax Officer, you will contribute to the coordination and delivery of tax services across taxation streams and provide taxation compliance services, tax legislation and policy interpretation, advice, training and support to Departmental staff.
The successful applicant will, in collaboration with the Taxation Accountant, prepare taxation returns and calculate taxation payable/receivable using taxation software for the Department. You will research, prepare and review ruling requests and issue papers along with conduct audit, review and/or verification activities and report on findings.
Professional Benefits
- We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- 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)
- Become a member with the onsite East Perth Gym
- Modern end of trip facilities/changerooms
- 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 Steve Morris, A/Taxation Team Leader, Finance Services on (08) 9264 5052 or emailing steven.morriss@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
- 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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria 1,2 and 5 only as outlined in the attached JDF:
1. Demonstrated practical experience in the interpretation, impact analysis and application of taxation legislation.
2. Demonstrated practical knowledge of contemporary accounting and taxation issues and practices applicable to the operational management of a large government department or non-profit organisation.
5. Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify issues and generate strategies to address them
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: DOE/923606
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, 7 October, 2024
