Department of Education WA – East Perth WA
7d ago, from Western Australia Government
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
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
* 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.
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.
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.
* Possess a tertiary qualification in accounting, taxation, finance or commerce and/or considerable experience within a taxation environment.
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
* 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.
* 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.
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
* Select Apply for Job.
* Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work‐related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
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 selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Contact Fiona Anning, Manager Finance Services on (08) 926 48576 or by emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au.
Application deadline
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 8 June 2026
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