Taxation Compliance and Governance Lead

Noosa Council values the contribution of our people and is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, respected and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to foster an inclusive environment that promotes health and wellbeing, work-life balance and meaningful career development.

Join our supportive and progressive organisation and be part of a team delivering on our vision - ‘Noosa Shire – different by nature’

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced taxation and compliance skilled to lead critical governance and remediation initiatives in a complex organisational environment.

Vacancy Details

- Position Status - Full-Time - Fixed Term to 30 June 2027

- Department - Corporate Services

- Branch - Financial Services

- Advertised - Internally and Externally

- Position Remuneration - LGOA Level 6 - $109,838 base annual salary

- $124,675 total remuneration package which is based on a permanent full-time employee and inclusive of 12% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading

- Closing Date - 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 16 August 2026

About You

You’re an experienced taxation or compliance professional with strong technical knowledge across areas such as Fringe Benefits Tax and Superannuation Guarantee. You take a practical, solutions focused approach to identifying risk, improving governance and delivering compliant outcomes, and can clearly communicate complex requirements to a broad range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of key taxation compliance projects,



with a primary focus on Fringe Benefits Tax and Superannuation Guarantee obligations.
- Identify, assess and remediate taxation and compliance risks through retrospective reviews, analysis and practical governance solutions.
- Provide specialist taxation and compliance advice across finance, payroll, HR and procurement functions to support informed decision-making.
- Develop and embed clear policies, processes and controls to strengthen governance and ensure sustainable, business-as-usual compliance outcomes.

Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated experience leading taxation, superannuation or compliance-focused projects within a complex public or corporate environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of Australian taxation obligations relevant to payroll and employment arrangements, including Fringe Benefits Tax and Superannuation Guarantee.
- Proven ability to identify compliance risk, undertake retrospective reviews and implement practical remediation and governance improvements.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legislative requirements into clear, practical advice.

Qualifications

- Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience in taxation and financial compliance.




- Current C Class driver licence.
- Membership of, or progress toward, a recognised professional accounting body (desirable).
- Experience in a local government or public sector environment (desirable).

Work where others Holiday. Be part of something Different.
At Noosa Council, being Different by Nature is more than our location, it reflects how we work, how we support our people, and how we serve our community. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, respectful and supportive, where diversity is valued and equal opportunity underpins our recruitment, development and career opportunities.

Our people play an important role in protecting Noosa’s unique natural environment while delivering services that support a thriving and sustainable community. Through our Certified Agreement 2025 and broader workforce initiatives, we have made a strategic investment in our employees to provide financial security, modern flexibility and meaningful wellbeing support throughout their careers.

About Us

Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 872 square km. Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers a unique mix of stunning beaches, national parks, lakes and lush hinterland, which makes it one of the greatest places in Australia to live and work.

Further Questions

Please contact Zach Morton-Adair, Financial Services Manager on (07) •••• •130 for any further information.

📌 Taxation Compliance and Governance Lead (Maroochydore)
🏢 Noosa Shire Council
📍 Maroochydore