Income Tax and Superannuation Specialist

• Technical expert living and breathing the core concepts of income tax
•  Fixed term 13 months, 2 days week/office and 14% super
•  Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne – tell us your preference

Summary

Are you ready for a role where your tax and superannuation expertise powers strategic advisory outcomes, robust compliance, audit readiness and strong governance?

We’re looking for a strategic and technically skilled Senior Specialist to help drive our taxation and superannuation frameworks. You’ll ensure we meet our obligations and stay ahead of legislative change in the ever-evolving and fascinating aviation sector.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

Reporting to the Tax and Superannuation Senior Advisor you will provide tax and superannuation expertise as you deliver on this critical role in a highly regulated industry.

Communication is key in this role, as you truly partner and work closely with your small but driven team, Senior leaders, Head of Corporate Finance, Chief Financial Officer and External regulatory authorities including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and State and Territory Revenue offices to name a few.

What You’ll Do

• Drive tax and super governance frameworks and compliance
• Ensure all income tax compliance obligations are met on time, with robust supporting documentation
• Deliver expert advisory services across domestic/international tax and superannuation
• Provide planning, modelling, and assurance services
• Communicate legislative changes clearly to stakeholders
• Support audits and reviews (ATO, Australian National Audit Office (ANAO), internal)
• Collaborate across teams to embed best-practice tax and superannuation governance 

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

  PD Final - Income Tax and Superannuation Senior Specialist (1).pdf

What You’ll Bring

• CA/CPA qualified with a degree in Accounting or Business
• Proven experience in tax and superannuation (firm, corporate or government)
• Strong knowledge of income tax, international tax, Research and Development (R&D) claims
• Experience with SAP, CCH Integrator, Excel
• Excellent analytical, communication, relationship-building and change management skills 

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

Security Clearance 

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an Airservices Background check is required for this role.Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Talent Acquisition Partner – Christine Collins via email at christinecollins@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55 pm Sunday 19 October 2025.