- $125,000–$150,000 + 12% super
- Shape national tax policy, working with Government stakeholders and the profession
- Flexible working: 2 days in our Sydney office

Help shape Australia's tax system Ever wanted to influence how tax law is made, not just advise on how it applies? As Associate, Tax Policy & Advocacy at The Tax Institute, you'll have the opportunity to use your developing technical skills to influence policy and law reform. You'll draft submissions that go to Treasury, the ATO, and other stakeholders, work closely with The Tax Institute’s technical committees, and create practical resources to support our members.

You'll join our Tax Policy & Advocacy team, reporting to the Head of Tax & Legal, Julie Abdalla, and be part of a small, high-performing team.

We prefer Sydney-based candidates, but we welcome applications from tax professionals anywhere in Australia.

This role will suit someone who is innately curious, motivated to bring their ideas to the table and take ownership of them, and eager to develop professionally.

What you'll do

- Draft submissions, representations, and briefings on complex tax issues
- Track developments in tax law, policy and administration, and help formulate TTI's position
- Support TTI's technical committees, working groups and government consultations
- Build relationships across TTI and its networks including its members, government agencies and regulators

What you'll bring

- 3+ years' tax experience in a law firm,



accounting firm or similar environment
- A degree in Law or Accounting, and strong technical knowledge of Australian tax law
- Solid interest in tax policy and the development of good tax law
- Experience drafting technical advice, submissions or similar material
- The ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly, in writing and in person
- Willingness to get involved in the team’s activities and take ownership
- Full working rights in Australia

Highly regarded

- Experience engaging with committees, boards or government
- Postgraduate study in Law, Tax or a related field or a willingness to undertake further studies

Why The Tax Institute For more than 80 years, The Tax Institute has supported the tax profession through education, collaboration and advocacy. Here you'll keep the technical depth you enjoy, with much broader impact than traditional advisory work, real flexibility, and a platform at the profession's leading events. Ready to make a difference to Australia's tax landscape? Apply now.

The Tax Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that encourages and supports diversity and inclusion.

Assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process for accessibility reasons can be provided, on request.

All applicants must hold an appropriate visa to work permanently in Australia and be prepared to provide references as part of our recruitment process.

📌 Associate, Tax Policy & Advocacy (Sydney)
🏢 The Tax Institute
📍 Sydney