Senior Taxation Accountant

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. 
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. 

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. 

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Senior Taxation Accountant oversees and ensures Griffith University’s compliance with taxation obligations. The role involves providing expert tax advice, managing and remediating tax risks, and developing and improving tax policies, systems, and processes. The position also resolves complex tax matters and works collaboratively with stakeholders, including auditors, on strategic and operational finance, accounting, tax, and treasury issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and remediate taxation risks, including underpayments, overpayments and historical issues.
• Provide practical tax advice based on current legislation (FBT, GST, superannuation, income tax), ATO guidance and case law.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess impacts, and implement process or policy updates to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and maintain robust documentation supporting tax positions, calculations and compliance decisions.
• Support governance, assurance and audit activities, including risk assessments and compliance reporting.
• Ensure end‑to‑end compliance across all University taxation obligations, including review of monthly transactions.
• Deliver tax guidance and training to Finance, Service Centre and University stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance governance, processes and controls.
• Support the tax team during peak periods, including year‑end activities.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Membership of a professional accredited accounting or tax organisation is compulsory.
• Masters of Tax preferred.
• Familiarity with employment taxes would be advantageous.

What we can offer

This is full time, fixed term opportunity for 6 months based at Brisbane South (Nathan) Campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples

Salary Range

HEW 8 – Base FTE salary range - $113,713.03 - $127,923.91 + 17% super. Full package range - $133,044.25 - $149,670.98.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith? 
 
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au 

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews scheduled. Please submit your application as early as possible.

Applications will formally close on Thursday 23rd April at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.