Job description
Our state government client is seeking experienced candidates for a Senior Taxation Officer position for a 6-month temporary casual contract in their Perth CBD office.
Rate: $50-60 per hour plus Super
Duration: 6 months
Location: Perth CBD
Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Start: ASAP (within next couple of weeks)
Type: Temporary casual contract (no leave entitlements – casual loading included in rate)
About the Role
As part of the Taxation Services Branch team, the successful applicant will be expected to:
• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
• Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
• Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
• Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.
• Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.
Duties
• Manages the taxation obligations of complex clients. Which includes review of taxation information available from various sources, preparation and lodgement of income tax returns, activity statements, amendments, objections and liaison with the ATO on various taxation issues.
• Provides coaching and job training to staff on taxation matters.
• Provides a specialist, timely and efficient taxation service to the staff and clients and ensures that ATO lodgement programs are met.
• Conducts research and analysis, considers and recommends options to meet client needs and to enable informed decision making.
• Participates in the coordination and presentation of training to staff on taxation matters.
• Ensures compliance with ATO Taxation Legislation, Regulations, Ruling, guidelines and policies and procedures for taxation related matters.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for taxation related matters.
• Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure taxation activities are integrated productively.
• Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans
Essential Criteria
• Demonstrated understanding of, and broad experience in taxation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in using ATO taxation return preparation and lodgement software.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or significant relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
• Experience in taxation of deceased estates and testamentary trusts (highly desirable).
Other Requirements
Current National Police Clearance (dated within 6 months)
Full working rights
How to Apply
If you meet the job requirements and would like to be considered, APPLY NOW or email Jesse at DFP Recruitment Perth on jchiplinsky@dfp.com.au for any queries.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Rate: $50-60 per hour plus Super
Duration: 6 months
Location: Perth CBD
Hours: Full-time – 37.5 hours per week
Start: ASAP (within next couple of weeks)
Type: Temporary casual contract (no leave entitlements – casual loading included in rate)
About the Role
As part of the Taxation Services Branch team, the successful applicant will be expected to:
• Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
• Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
• Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
• Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.
• Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.
Duties
• Manages the taxation obligations of complex clients. Which includes review of taxation information available from various sources, preparation and lodgement of income tax returns, activity statements, amendments, objections and liaison with the ATO on various taxation issues.
• Provides coaching and job training to staff on taxation matters.
• Provides a specialist, timely and efficient taxation service to the staff and clients and ensures that ATO lodgement programs are met.
• Conducts research and analysis, considers and recommends options to meet client needs and to enable informed decision making.
• Participates in the coordination and presentation of training to staff on taxation matters.
• Ensures compliance with ATO Taxation Legislation, Regulations, Ruling, guidelines and policies and procedures for taxation related matters.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for taxation related matters.
• Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure taxation activities are integrated productively.
• Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans
Essential Criteria
• Demonstrated understanding of, and broad experience in taxation issues.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in using ATO taxation return preparation and lodgement software.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or significant relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
• Experience in taxation of deceased estates and testamentary trusts (highly desirable).
Other Requirements
Current National Police Clearance (dated within 6 months)
Full working rights
How to Apply
If you meet the job requirements and would like to be considered, APPLY NOW or email Jesse at DFP Recruitment Perth on jchiplinsky@dfp.com.au for any queries.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
