The Opportunity

Cochlear has a full‑time permanent opportunity for a Director, Group Tax based at our global headquarters in Sydney. This role sits within the Finance function and reports to the Vice President Global Tax & Treasury. It leads Cochlear's global tax capability across compliance, reporting and governance, with accountability for how tax is managed across a complex, multi‑jurisdictional setting.

The successful Director will operate across both strategic and operational contexts, shaping how tax supports commercial decisions, ensuring regulatory obligations are met across all regions, and maintaining a explicit and well‑managed global tax risk profile. The role also has a transparent mandate to evolve the function, leading the digital transformation of tax, leveraging AI, advanced analytics and scalable technology to improve insight, efficiency and risk management across the global business.

Key Responsibilities
Own and lead the global Group Tax function, covering compliance, reporting,



advisory and governance across all jurisdictions
Provide tax input into key business initiatives, ensuring impacts are understood and managed across the organisation
Oversee Australian tax obligations including income tax, FBT, BAS, PAYG, withholding tax and payroll tax
Lead tax provision reporting and tax effect accounting, including delivery of group tax analysis and statutory disclosures
Maintain oversight of regional tax compliance to ensure filings are accurate, complete and delivered within statutory deadlines
Establish and maintain tax governance frameworks, policies and processes that support Cochlear's risk profile
Manage complex tax matters with external advisors and revenue authorities, including reviews and audits
Identify and assess tax risks, ensuring issues are documented and escalated appropriately
Oversee the R&D; tax incentive program, including compli

📌 Director, Group Tax City Of Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Cochlear
📍 Australia