Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Senior Tax Advocate role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Chartered Accountants ANZ's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Senior Tax Advocate role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against Chartered Accountants ANZ's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Senior Tax Advocate posting at Chartered Accountants ANZ — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Senior Tax Advocate posting at Chartered Accountants ANZ — free, in seconds.
About the Role
As Senior Tax Advocate, you will lead research, policy development and advocacy across complex and emerging federal and state tax issues. Working within our Tax, Superannuation and Financial Services advocacy team, you will turn technical legislation, economic developments and member insights into clear policy positions, persuasive submissions and practical communications. You will represent CA ANZ with government agencies, policymakers, regulators and industry bodies, while working closely with members and colleagues to ensure our advocacy reflects both professional experience and the public interest.
Responsibilities
- Lead analysis of tax legislation, rulings, budget measures and economic developments to help set priorities and shape CA ANZ’s response.
- Develop evidence-based policy positions, formal submissions, proposals, presentations and thought leadership on significant tax issues.
- Build trusted relationships and represent CA ANZ with the Australian Taxation Office, Treasury, the Tax Ombudsman and the Board of Taxation.
- Draw on members’ expertise to identify practical issues, test policy positions and ensure advocacy reflects member experience.
- Partner with advocacy organisations and teams across CA ANZ to align priorities, build coalitions and coordinate action.
- Translate complex tax and policy issues into authoritative, accessible content for briefings, newsletters, digital channels, webinars and presentations.
Requirements
- At least seven to ten years’ experience in the tax profession, with broad exposure across multiple tax areas and strong contemporary technical knowledge.
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to assess the economic, fiscal, distributional, implementation and technical implications of tax proposals.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing persuasive briefs, submissions, advice and presentations.
- Proven ability to build strategic relationships and credibly represent organisational positions in senior government, regulatory or public forums.
- Strong strategic thinking, initiative and sound judgement, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes with autonomy.
- A collaborative, curious and adaptable approach, grounded in integrity and a commitment to balancing member needs with the public interest.
- Experience using digital tools, data and AI-enabled insights to strengthen analysis and decision-making.
Skills
- Technical tax knowledge
- Policy insight
- Stakeholder influence
- Analytical skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Strategic relationship building
- Strategic thinking
- Judgement
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Adaptability
- Digital tools
- Data analysis
- AI-enabled insights
Location
- Australia
- New Zealand
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- Seven to ten years’ experience
Education Level
- Law degree
- Postgraduate study in tax
- CA designation
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Parental leave
- Carer support
- Opportunities for career growth
- Learning and development pathways
- 2 additional paid leave days at year-end
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning
About the Company
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represent more than 140,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference in the communities in which they work and live.
- We are committed to advancing the profession through high ethical standards, delivering world class services and education, and advocating for the public good.
- Guided by our purpose and values, we aspire to be a magnet for diverse talent, equip our members for success, and lead the way in sustainability, innovation, and trust in business and finance.
Equal Opportunity
- CA ANZ welcomes applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.