Job Description
Senior Manager/Director - Corporate Tax - Private Clients
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Location: Brisbane
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Other locations: Primary Location Only
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Date: 30 Jul 2026
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Requisition ID: 1714873
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At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.
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We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
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Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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The opportunity
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As a Senior Manager/Director in our Private Tax team, you will play a leading role in shaping and growing a portfolio of sophisticated private clients, including large privately owned businesses and corporate groups, high net wealth individuals and families, and entrepreneurial start-ups. This is a strategic leadership opportunity to deepen client relationships, drive complex advisory outcomes, and contribute to the continued growth of our practice across both domestic and international tax matters.
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At EY, we're redefining what it means to work in Tax. Our professionals are empowered by AI to elevate the quality, speed and strategic impact of their work. This isn't about replacing expertise – it's about amplifying it. By embedding AI into our daily workflows, we're freeing up time for higher-value thinking, improving accuracy, and delivering smarter outcomes for clients.
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This position is based in Meanjin – Brisbane.
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Your key responsibilities
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- Lead a portfolio of complex and high-value private clients, including privately owned corporate groups operating in Australia and internationally, privately owned businesses, high net wealth families, trusts, and other privately held entities.
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- Provide strategic oversight of tax compliance, reporting, planning, and advisory engagements across diverse entity structures, ensuring technical excellence,
commercial relevance, and exceptional client service.
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- Partner closely with Partners and senior Tax leaders to deliver tailored advice on complex tax matters, including restructures, domestic and cross-border transactions, capital gains tax, Division 7A, trust structuring, and broader private wealth issues.
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Skills and attributes for success
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- Extensive experience in Tax Consulting specialising in private/middle market, ideally gained in a top-tier or second-tier accounting firm or legal practice.
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- A strong track record of leading high-performing teams, developing talent, and creating an inclusive, growth-oriented culture.
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- Deep tax technical expertise across corporate groups, trusts, private wealth, and individuals, with the ability to apply this knowledge in complex and commercially sensitive environments.
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What we offer you
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At EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We're proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more .
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- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape!We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
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- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life,
fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
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- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/perks
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- Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
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Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business.
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We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.
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We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process.
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We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at
[email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2).
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Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
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📌 Senior Manager/Director - Corporate Tax - Private Clients (Queensland)
🏢 Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
📍 Queensland