Tax Accountant

Finance & Business Services Centre

Joondalup campus

$104,030 to $116,563 p.a (HEW 7)

Fixed Term Contract (24 Months), Full-time

Edith Cowan UniversityAre you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

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Finance and Business Services Centre

The Finance and Business Services Centre (FBSC) plays the primary role in the strategic management of financial resources across the University. Our aim is to partner with our customers and provide them with superior services that deliver professional relationships, efficient processes and sound financial management to support the University's objectives.

About the Opportunity

As a member of the Tax Team you will be responsible for:

• preparation of University tax returns, in areas such as GST, FBT, Payroll Tax, International Tax, with technical support and review provided by ECU's Tax Manager
• tax account reconciliations, independent research of tax issues, update of tax policy, procedures and reports in conjunction with the Tax Manager
• working with University schools, centers and institutes on tax related matters including advice, assistance and education as necessary

About you

Our ideal candidate will be:

• CA/CPA qualified or equivalent/progressing towards
• experienced in GST, FBT, Payroll Tax and international tax compliance work and related tax issues
• an excellent communicator and be enthusiastic, proactive and willing to learn

Importantly, you will demonstrate personal attributes that align with the University's values.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Michelle Rule, Tax Manager via  for more information.

Application ProcessPlease upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.

Advert Closure

Applications close Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.