Senior Taxation Officer

About our team

Join a team of knowledgeable professionals in Financial Operations Branch who are responsible for:

• Financial, asset and taxation accounting including the production of financial statements
• Financial governance frameworks and financial systems
• Travel, credit cards and accounts payable
• Financial learning and development

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate is looking to join a great team of high-performing professionals working in a challenging and flexible environment. We're keen to have you join us if you:

• are a self-starter with technical expertise in Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• have relevant qualifications and/or experience
• have high-level interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• are an enthusiastic team player.

Assist with preparation and lodgement of the department's annual FBT return and monthly BAS including:

• Benefit data quality assurance, developing and maintaining Excel worksheets, and collating supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation and lodgement of the monthly Business Activity Statement (BAS) for the department and National Emergency Management Agency and lodgement with the Australian Taxation Office
• Research and provide advice on FBT and GST
• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) and detailed analysis of GST transactions
• Reconcile tax related general ledger accounts and prepare FBT and GST journals

Additional information

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• Demonstrated knowledge of FBT requirements for large employers
• Demonstrated tax experience

The following qualifications are highly desirable:

• A tertiary qualification in Business/Commerce or Law or equivalent

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary. 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.