This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the APS, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community. To be eligible for this role candidates must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

We are seeking Law Interpretation Officers to join our Law Design and Practice and Compliance and Engagement Group business areas.

As a Law Interpretation Officer, you will provide advice and contribute to technical excellence through research, analysis and knowledge sharing to support the delivery of high-quality advice to internal and external stakeholders.

You will interpret and apply taxation legislation, rulings, policy and procedures to resolve routine to moderately complex tax technical issues and where appropriate, facilitate the escalation of novel or precedent setting matters for resolution. You may also research and analyse information, identify risks in the application of the law, contribute to decision-making, and support the ATO's established view of the law.

You will support the development of evidence-based advice, legislative design and policy initiatives, by undertaking research, analysis and information gathering.

By working collaboratively with internal partners and, where required, engaging with Treasury and other government agencies, you will ensure policy intent is translated into practical, effective and administrable law.





You will apply a holistic approach to law interpretation and decision making to maintain the integrity of the tax system and work with various stakeholders to resolve and prevent disputes.

You will have the chance to work with experienced and accomplished senior staff to develop your technical expertise through coaching, structured learning and exposure to a range of tax and superannuation issues.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Kaurna Country (Adelaide), Wiradjuri Country (Albury), Wurundjeri Country (Box Hill, VIC), Yuggera and Turrbal Country (Brisbane), Pataway Country (Burnie), Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country (Canberra), Boonwurrung Country (Dandenong), Wadawurrung Country (Geelong), Darkinjung Country (Gosford), Nipaluna Country (Hobart), Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne), Wurundjeri Country (Moonee Ponds), Awabakal and Worimi Country (Newcastle), Dharug Country (Parramatta), Dharug Country (Penrith), Whadjuk Country (Perth), Eora Country (Sydney), Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country (Townsville), Yuggera and Turrbal Country (Upper Mount Gravatt) or Dharawal Country (Wollongong).

We embrace the strength of diversity through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Law Interpretation Officer (Affirmative Measure - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment) (Hobart)
🏢 Australian Taxation Office
📍 Hobart