The Opportunity

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

- 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) Wednesday 22 July 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.
- Membership of, or progress toward, a recognised professional accounting body (desirable).
- Experience in a local government or public sector environment (desirable).

Financial Security and Stability

- Guaranteed salary increase as part of the Certified Agreement, delivering 14.5% increase over 3 years or CPI (whichever is greater)
- 12% employer superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading

Flexible Work and Work-Life Balance

- Flexible working arrangements in consultation with your manager
- Modern flex-time framework allowing employees to adjust working hours and bank time
- Ability to structure work patterns to support family,



personal and professional commitments
- Right to Disconnect provisions, supporting clear boundaries between work and personal time

Health, Wellbeing and Support

- 5 days Wellbeing Leave supporting mental health and personal wellbeing
- 5 days Reproductive Health Leave supporting preventative care, treatment and reproductive health needs
- 20 days Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential professional support
- Workplace wellness initiatives and wellbeing programs
- Discounted access to Council facilities

Family and Community Support

- 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- 2 weeks paid partner leave for secondary caregivers
- Access to carers leave to support family responsibilities

Career Development and Opportunity

- Training, mentoring and career development opportunities
- Internal career mobility and secondment opportunities
- Opportunities to broaden experience through Council projects and initiatives.
- The ability to contribute to meaningful work that supports the long-term sustainability of the Noosa community

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 setting 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 for any further information.

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