You will be responsible for supporting the Director, Taxation and the Manager, Goods and Services Tax in ensuring Queensland Health’s Commonwealth and State taxation obligations are met by providing leadership, policy advice and practical solutions to the organisation. As a member of the team which is the central point of authority within Queensland Health for taxation interpretation and policy advice, you will work collaboratively across the organisation.

Job details

Your Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in corporate taxation policy and practices to ensure Queensland Health's Commonwealth and State taxation obligations are met, including developing appropriate better practice approaches such as risk management in the Department's taxation administration.
• Develop and maintain appropriate policies, procedures, guidelines, training programs and systems to facilitate and improve Queensland Health's taxation compliance.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of developments in taxation legislation, Australian Taxation Office (ATO) rulings, determinations, case law, sector-wide issues and financial systems in order to provide accurate advice and recommendations necessary to preserve Queensland Health's taxation compliance.

Role fit:

• Demonstrated sound knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply the requirements of, relevant legislation, policies, taxation rulings, determinations and cases, as well as financial management and accounting practices in the public sector, with particular emphasis on taxation administration.
• Demonstrated experience and successful performance in corporate taxation policy and practices, including developing and implementing appropriate better practice approaches and continuous improvement initiatives in taxation administration; and developing, recommending and implementing appropriate solutions in relation to complex financial and taxation issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of information management technology and financial systems, together with experience in the research, review, interpretation and analysis of information and in formulating recommendations and reports to management.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes:

 Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 36.25 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

 Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Principal Finance Officer Taxation RD (PDF)
  
  DoH Applicant Pack (PDF)