WA Public School Jobs - WA State Education Jobs. – East Perth WA
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 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
* 12% employer contributed superannuation.
* Flexible working arrangements that consider work‐life balance, including working from home or remote, flexible 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).
* Easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5‐minute walk away, plus free Yellow Cat bus service and CPP parking locations within walking distance.
Job Specific Criteria
* 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.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in further stages of the recruitment process.
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 Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
* Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold 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.
Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Monday 8 June 2026.
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