This vacancy is only open to people with disability. This measure is designed to address the under-representation of people with disability in the Australian Public Service.

We are committed to increasing diversity in the ATO as we believe a diverse workforce better represents the Australian community we serve. One of the ways we do this is by improving employment and career development for people with disability.

We are seeking Senior Audit and Compliance Officers to join our Compliance and Engagement Group. You will lead complex casework, projects, or teams, and contribute to reviews, audits, assurance activities, risk assessments, dispute resolution and technical advice. You will be trusted to make sound decisions, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in complex and dynamic environments.

As a Senior Audit and Compliance Officer, you will work on complex and significant tax, GST and superannuation matters across a diverse range of taxpayer populations, industries and programs. You’ll apply your technical expertise, qualified judgement and analytical skills to identify and address risks, resolve complex issues and deliver fair, consistent and evidence-based outcomes.

Working closely with taxpayers, advisers and stakeholders, you will build trusted relationships, communicate complex issues clearly and influence outcomes through collaboration, sound judgement and evidence-based advice. You will also support capability development through coaching, mentoring and sharing your expertise.

You will provide leadership through your expertise,



judgement and actions. You will translate business priorities into practical outcomes, support continuous improvement and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture. Whether leading people or complex technical work, you will play an important role in maintaining confidence in Australia's tax and superannuation systems and delivering outcomes that benefit the Australian community.

Whether your experience has been gained in a professional services firm, legal practice, corporate tax team, financial services organisation, regulatory agency or government environment, we offer challenging and rewarding opportunities to apply and further develop your expertise while contributing to work of national significance.

Successful candidates may be appointed to EL1 Tax Specialist, EL1 Client Engagement Officer, EL1 Client Engagement Manager roles based on organisational requirements and their skills, experience, technical expertise and demonstrated capabilities.

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 individuals from all backgrounds.





Our ideal candidate

- demonstrates expertise in Australian taxation, GST or superannuation and applies technical expertise, sound judgement and evidence-based decision making to complex and sometimes sensitive matters
- leads complex work, case programs or teams, setting clear expectations, managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes
- builds capability in others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing, supporting a positive and high-performing team culture
- builds trusted relationships and influences outcomes through effective communication, collaboration and engagement with taxpayers, advisers and stakeholders
- thinks critically and strategically about risks, opportunities and impacts, contributing to improvements in business outcomes and the effective administration of Australia's tax and superannuation systems.

Candidates applying under the affirmative measure provision must provide evidence of disability.

For further information about this requirement and the application process please select the Apply now button.

This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing positions may be offered for up to 18 months.

Non-ongoing vacancies have the potential to become ongoing. These non-ongoing positions may become ongoing within the next 12 months. Should a position become ongoing then the merit pool established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy.

📌 Senior Audit and Compliance Officer (Affirmative measure – disability employment) (Adelaide)
🏢 Australian Taxation Office
📍 Adelaide