Senior Manager - Taxation

      Senior Manager – Taxation – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Ongoing full-time vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Parramatta based. Flexible working options available.
• Clerk Grade: 11/12 Level. Base salary $145,378 p.a. to $168,130 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

The Senior Manager, Tax provides taxation services that:

• Meet the needs of NSW Trustee and Guardian's customer base including, estates, trusts, and individuals as well as corporate taxation requirements.
• Comply with taxation laws, including legislation, caselaw, and ATO requirements.
• Are high quality, efficient and timely.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Parramatta, with additional work required at the Sydney CBD office.

For more information about the position, view the role description

About you

NSW Trustee and Guardian (NSWTG) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Taxation to join our team.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team that provides comprehensive taxation services to NSWTG’s wide customer base and meets NSWTG’s corporate needs.  NSWTG customer base includes estates, trusts, power of attorney customers and customers whose estates are subject to a management order made by a court or tribunal. 

• You will be heavily involved in undertaking this work yourself and you must be a person who can undertake complex research into taxation law, provide comprehensive advice and apply your knowledge to the work of NSWTG.
• You need to be able to respond to Australian Taxation Office requests for feedback and consultation, work collegiately with other tax professionals within the public and private trustee industry and be prepared to provide input into government law reform proposals.
• You hold tertiary qualifications in accounting or taxation and are a registered tax agent. You also hold membership of a relevant professional body.
• You possess a thorough understanding of NSW government and NSW Trustee and Guardian’s key services and customer base, enabling you to provide tailored and informed taxation advice.
• You have strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Your dedication to excellence and compliance makes you an invaluable asset to the NSWTG team. If you are a proactive and knowledgeable tax professional with a passion for leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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 and attach your response as a PDF document (maximum two pages):

Targeted Question: Can you describe a complex taxation law issue you encountered in relation to a deceased estate or a testamentary trust? How did you approach and resolve the issue?

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

Closing date

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 30th March 2025

For enquiries about the role, please contact Nick Saverimuttu, Senior Manager, Tax via email nick.saverimuttu@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.