Senior Advisory Officer

Senior Advisory Officer

• 2 x temporary full-time positions until 6th March 2026. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Parramatta based. Hybrid and flexible working options available.
• Clerk Grade: 5/6 Level. Base salary $97,027 p.a. to $107,059 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, we protect, promote and support the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of our customers. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 47,000 people each year.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

The Taxation team is part of the Legal and Professional Services Division that provides expert legal, taxation, financial planning, and genealogy services to customers across all functions of the entire agency. 

About the role

Responsible for providing high quality advice to clients, ensuring trustee and financial management/taxation services are high quality, timely, effective and customer focused.

We have 2 x temporary full-time position based in Parramatta with the possibility of extension.

For more information about the position, view the role description

About you

• Hold tertiary qualifications in Taxation or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in preparing complex tax returns for:
• Individuals
• Trusts
• Deceased estates
• Strong understanding of the NSW Government services and client base.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, consistent, cost-effective, and timely advisory services.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and alignment with industry best practices.
• Skilled in:
• Lodging tax returns with the ATO
• Estimating and reserving funds for taxation obligations
• Providing expert advice on taxation matters
• Capable of managing and resolving:
• Difficult cases
• Appeals and complaints
• Committed to upholding and enhancing NSWTG’s reputation through professional and client-focused service delivery.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability to the role
• Answer the following targeted question when prompted within the application form (Max 500 words)
  

Targeted Question: Can you describe your experience in preparing tax returns for trusts and deceased estates, including how you ensure compliance with legislative requirements?

Read: writing your job application for tips with the application process.

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Tuesday 8th July 2025

For enquiries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Gayathri Krishnan via email gayathri.krishnan@tag.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor, Hina Maudarbocus via email hina.maudarbocus@tag.nsw.gov.au 

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted. 

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.