Job Description
The Australian Direct Tax Manager is one of four tax specialists within the Australian Finance team.
The team supports operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Current Zealand and the Pacific Islands and works closely with members of the tax team across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States.
The role provides strategic tax advice to the Australian business, manages significant tax controversy matters, and supports major business decisions.
Areas of focus include Australian corporate income tax, international tax, tax governance, tax disputes, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT), and other direct taxes relevant to the oil and gas industry.
The role is primarily advisory and controversy-focused, with technical support provided to tax compliance teams as required.
Key responsibilities
Provide practical, commercially focused tax advice to the business
Advise on Australian corporate income tax, international tax, restructures, acquisitions, divestments and financing arrangements
Provide advice on tax consolidation, tax losses and cross-border transactions
Advise on PRRT and other direct taxes relevant to the oil and gas industry
Support major projects, investments and business initiatives
Develop practical options and solutions to complex commercial and tax issues
Identify opportunities to protect and enhance enterprise value
Assist in the management of Australian tax audits, reviews and information requests




Lead the management of Australian tax disputes and litigation matters
Influence commercial outcomes through sound technical and commercial advice
About you
Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Law or a related discipline
7+ years tax advisory experience
Strong Australian corporate tax expertise
Experience in international tax and tax controversy
Experience gained in a Big Four firm, leading law firm and/or multinational corporation
Masters of Taxation, CTA, CA, CPA or similar qualification advantageous
Exposure to PRRT advantageous but not essential
Technically strong and commercially minded tax advisor
Self-starter who takes ownership of outcomes
About us
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📌 Tax Advisory Advisor - Senior Expert (Melbourne)
🏢 ExxonMobil
📍 Melbourne