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At EY Oceania, our Tax practice is at the forefront of helping businesses navigate complexity and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Guided by our purpose of building a better working world, we combine deep technical expertise with innovative technology to deliver insights that matter. Our teams work collaboratively to reimagine compliance, unlock value and shape the future with confidence for our clients and communities.

What’s in it for you?

• Work alongside industry-leading tax professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Exposure to diverse clients and complex tax matters across multiple sectors.
• A six-month contract with the potential for sponsorship for a longer-term work visa.
• Access to EY’s learning resources and networks to accelerate your career.

You will be added to a talent pool and considered for suitable opportunities at our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality tax compliance and advisory services across a range of clients and industries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local and international regulations.
• Analyse complex tax issues and provide practical solutions that align with client objectives and EY’s quality standards.
• Support tax planning and structuring projects, including cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and indirect tax strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions, including liaising with audit, legal, and advisory professionals.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, responding promptly to queries and providing clear, actionable advice.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team to enhance efficiency and client service.
• Ensure compliance with EY’s risk management policies and maintain confidentiality of client information at all times.

Eligibility, skills and attributes for success

• Hold a valid working holiday visa for Australia.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws and compliance frameworks in jurisdictions similar to Australia (such as UK, Ireland, Canada or Singapore).
• Minimum 3 years experience in Corporate Tax Advisory and Compliance, International Tax, Transfer Pricing or Indirect Tax, ideally gained in a top-tier accounting firm or corporate business consulting environment.
• Available for a maximum six-month contract early 2026.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to build strong and lasting business relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness
• First-class numerical and analytical skills

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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