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The opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, growing EY Government Incentives team, based in our Adelaide office. Work alongside purpose-driven and committed science, engineering, software, law and commerce professionals that assist our clients access government incentives that are vital for investment, growth and a better working world.
Play a key role in client Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentive claims, which are jointly administered by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and Department of Industry, Science and Resources (AusIndustry), as a trusted advisor. This will involve preparing and reviewing R&D project descriptions and R&D expenditure calculations as well as managing all aspects of R&D Tax Incentive claim processes, from preparation, review and lodgement, for start-up to large private and public multi-nationals across diverse industries.
You will also assist clients with identifying and accessing other State and Federal grants and incentives. This will involve assisting with strategic planning and preparing applications, business cases, budgets and other supporting documentation for competitive grant programs.
What we’re looking for
* Experience with R&D Tax Incentive program (minimum 4 years’ experience)
* Experience in dealing with technical challenges faced by industry professionals, such as engineering design, the development or improvement of manufacturing processes, development of new products and improvement to existing products.
* Business acumen and relevant commercial exposure in terms of understanding the marketability of new products and processes.
* Leadership skills and ambitions, and experience with or ambition to delegate, coach, and mentor junior team members
* Strong attention to detail and focus on quality.
* A collaborative working style with excellent communication and presentational skills (both oral and written)
* Self-motivated, pro-active, innovative, and enthusiastic.
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
* 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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