Manager Indirect Taxation

Job Description

Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Location: Perth Closing Date: 2025-02-18 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, housing, community initiatives and regional services reform. Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community. The Opportunity Join our business services team as a Manager Indirect Taxation and contribute to the success of our business by ensuring seamless tax compliance, reporting, risk management and driving a more strategic lens to tax including education, monitoring and process improvement and automation. You will be responsible for: Providing a professional advisory service on the indirect taxation obligations of the Department. Providing advice to project teams on the strategy being used on individual projects to ensure GST compliance and accuracy. Manage taxation compliance including GST, FBT and other taxes. The lodgement of the Business Activity Statements and FBT Returns. As a tax specialist , you will work closely with internal teams, external advisors including the Office of the Auditor General, and tax authorities to manage all aspects of tax compliance, accounting, and reporting. Your expertise will help drive accuracy, mitigate risks, and maintain compliance with Australian tax legislation. The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Isabel Berghofer, Assistant Director Financial Policy, Reform and Education, on 0432 838 639. There is currently one 12-month fixed term position available for immediate filling. The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract employment and/or offers of permanent employment in this or similar roles. Benefits Our salaries are competitive and leave provision and benefits are generous, we will support you in your work and your career development with professional supervision, a comprehensive learning pathway that will develop contemporary skills and knowledge and opportunities to advance your career. Some of these benefits may include: An attractive and competitive salary plus, 11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution, which will increase to 12% by 1 July 2025 4 weeks annual leave, 3 days additional public sector holidays, 15 days personal leave per annum 18 weeks paid parental leave 3 months long service leave for every seven years consecutive service Join the Department of Communities Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job ’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only: A current resume/CV. A two (2) page written application addressing 1 and 3 Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) as stated on the JDF. A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable). An application form (for hard copy applications only). Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process. For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Varsha Joypaul-Kheeroo HR Consultant on 0466274112 or email We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers: TTY/voice calls - 133 677 Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727 SMS relay - 0423 677 767 Integrity and Honesty The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity. In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. Equity and Diversity The Department of Communities embraces diversity and firmly believes that the best services come from a workplace, where varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce, where we encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women and youth. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Applicants who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr