Senior Tax Accountant

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time
Senior Tax Accountant (Trauma Informed Practice)- UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic

Recruiter University of New South Wales

Location Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Salary Professional Level 8 $127K- $143K pro rata (based on experience) + 17% super + Annual Leave Loading

Senior Tax Accountant (Trauma Informed Practice)- UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic

Job no: 534137
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Finance

Employment Type: Part Time, up to 28 hours per week

Duration: 2 years fixed term

Remuneration: Professional Level 8 $127K- $143K pro rata (based on experience) + 17% super + Annual Leave Loading

Location: Kensington, New South Wales

Workdays: Hybrid - Minimum two days on-site (with Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday preferred).

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.

Why this role matters:

The UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic provides free, year-round tax advice, representation, education and advocacy to financially vulnerable individuals and small businesses.

The Senior Tax Accountant (Trauma-Informed Practice) will deliver specialist tax and accounting advice to victim-survivors of financial abuse through the UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic. This role combines direct client casework, advocacy, and mentoring with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, ensuring high-quality, compliant services that address complex financial challenges in the context of broader socioeconomic disadvantage.

Working closely with the Clinic Director, Practice Manager, and Principal Clinic Supervisor, the Senior Tax Accountant will oversee service delivery, contribute to policy and law reform initiatives, support Work Integrated Learning for students, and assist in driving the Clinic's strategic growth and impact. The position also represents the Clinic to internal and external stakeholders, supports staff training, and contributes to research, evaluation, and advocacy projects that promote financial wellbeing and access to justice.

Skills Required:

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, including relevant Australian tax units (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience providing tax and financial support to individuals and small business (TPB tax agent registration is desirable but not essential).
  • Proven ability to understand and respond to the needs of clients with lived experience of trauma.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse, interpret and integrate complex financial and operational data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, including in highly sensitive and confidential contexts.
  • Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-performing team environment.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
  • 17% Superannuation and leave loading
  • Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
  • Access to lifelong learning and career development
  • Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this role, your application must include a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are outlined in the "Skills and Experience" section of the position description). Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only - applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Aarti: Talent Acquisition Associate

E: a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 31st August before 11:30 PM AEST

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Advertised: 08 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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