Tax Manager

About the Role

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping Nova Systems' tax strategy? We're looking for an experienced Tax Manager to own and drive our tax function, delivering expert advice across corporate, indirect, and international tax domains. This is your chance to influence key business decisions, work closely with senior leaders, and make a real impact in a growing global organisation.

Please note: This is a part-time permanent role based in Adelaide, offering flexibility with a mix of office and remote work.

What you will be involved in

• Overseeing tax compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions 
• Reviewing and coordinating preparation and lodgment of income tax, GST, VAT, and FBT returns
• Leading development and maintenance of tax policies, procedures, and internal compliance processes
• Engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to papers for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board
• Managing tax audits, ATO reviews, and liaising with external advisors and authorities
• Providing strategic tax advice to support commercial decision-making
• Driving tax planning initiatives to optimise Nova's tax position
• Supporting international tax matters including transfer pricing and global mobility
• Monitoring and interpreting changes in tax legislation and advising on impacts
• Preparing technical position papers and contributing to executive leadership and board reporting
• Leading and mentoring a small team, including direct oversight of a Tax Accountant
• Collaborating with finance and broader business teams on ad hoc queries and projects

What we would like from you

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting and CA/CPA accreditation
• Strong experience in tax, including exposure to FBT, GST, and income tax
• Management experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of international tax principles and transfer pricing is desirable
• Proven ability to lead tax processes and deliverables
• Professional services or commercial experience preferred
• Commitment to compliance, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking

Life at Nova – it all adds up

With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter.

Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. 

Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are:

• Generous Parental Leave: Primary Carers receive 20 weeks paid leave; Partner Carers receive 4 weeks. Full superannuation contributions for up to 52 weeks
• Professional and Personal Development: Up to $5,000 per year of allowance with PD leave included. Up to $750 per year can be used towards wellbeing such as a gym membership or assets related to wellbeing activities
• Additional Leave: Ranges from - Reserve, Loyalty, Emergency Services, Purchased (up to 2 weeks), and Community Service
• Flexibility: We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people
• Dress For Your Day: We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust
• Reward & Recognition Program: Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more
• Employee Assistance Program: for employees and family members
• Annual Nova employee engagement: Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun
• Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content
• Access to Defence Health and Travel Insurance
• Free Flu Vaccination annually
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice
• Nova Employee Company Share Offer
• An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture
• Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari – we don't like to take ourselves too seriously

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Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference.

Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation - Nova Systems RAP

Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate.

About Nova:

Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways.

We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day.

For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients to anticipate, understand, and solve. We have strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Singapore.

But what makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people. Nova Systems is where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems, we see things differently.