Senior Manager - Indirect Tax

Brisbane OR Sydney

- 18-month fixed term contract through to end March 2028 (full-time or part-time options available)
- Lead indirect tax strategy across a major insurer
- Collaborative team with broad business exposure

Help shape strong tax outcomes across one of Australia's leading financial services organisations. Lead complex indirect tax matters, influence business decisions and continue building your leadership career in a highly visible role.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager - Indirect Tax to join our Group Tax team on an 18-month fixed term contract through to the end of March 2028. Based in Brisbane or Sydney, you'll lead the delivery of indirect tax compliance, reporting and advisory services across Suncorp's Australian operations.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, you'll provide trusted GST and indirect tax advice, oversee regulatory engagement and lead a high-performing team. Working across Insurance Claims and Product, Technology, Finance and Operations, you'll support informed decision-making while ensuring Suncorp maintains a proactive and well-governed approach to indirect tax.

What You'll Do

- Lead Suncorp's indirect tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring all obligations are delivered accurately and within statutory timeframes.
- Provide commercially focused indirect tax advice across a broad range of business initiatives, helping stakeholders navigate complex GST and indirect tax matters.
- Manage relationships with the Australian Taxation Office and external advisors, coordinating reviews, information requests and compliance activities with professionalism and rigour.
- Operationalise and strengthen indirect tax governance frameworks, embedding effective controls, assurance practices and risk management processes across business operations.
- Lead, coach and develop a team of tax professionals, creating a collaborative workplace focused on technical excellence, accountability and continuous learning.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting practices,



supporting efficient and effective delivery of tax services across the Group.

What You'll Bring

- More than 10 years' experience in tax consulting within a large corporate environment or Big Four firm, with strong exposure to indirect tax compliance, advisory and governance matters.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, with an ability to build capability and deliver strong outcomes through others.
- Experience managing relationships with tax regulators and external advisors, including complex reviews, audits and regulatory engagements.
- Proven ability to provide strategic tax advice and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across functions and building trusted relationships at all levels of an organisation.
- A disciplined approach to service delivery, regulatory obligations and risk management, ensuring commitments are met accurately and on time.
- Experience within insurance or financial services will be highly regarded.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity Indirect tax touches every part of Suncorp. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of business activities, from Insurance Claims through to Product, Technology, Finance and Operations.

You'll join an experienced and supportive team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and professional development. The team works closely together to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes across the organisation.





This is a unique opportunity to broaden your exposure beyond traditional tax functions while working on varied and interesting matters across one of Australia's largest and most recognised financial services organisations.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

- Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
- Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
- Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
- Discounts at 900+ retailers, insurance savings, gym memberships, and reduced super fees
- Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
- Performance-based bonuses and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
- Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits: Suncorp Employee Benefits At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

We provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment and the workplace. Please let us know what you need. We provide reasonable adjustments in recruitment and the workplace. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided. Emailed applications will not be considered.

📌 Senior Manager – Indirect Tax (Brisbane)
🏢 Suncorp
📍 Brisbane