Director - Tax Quality

Director – Tax Quality

 

 

The opportunity

 

As our Tax practice continues to evolve, we are seeking an experienced Director to join the Oceania Tax Quality team.

 

This is a unique leadership opportunity for a senior Tax professional with deep Quality & Risk Management experience who is passionate about professional standards, governance and practice excellence. Working closely with Tax leadership across Oceania, you will provide strategic advice on tax policies and procedures, legal practitioner arrangements, regulatory obligations and risk management frameworks that support the delivery of high-quality client service.

 

You will play a key role in shaping the governance environment of the Tax practice, leading responses to emerging risks and regulatory developments, and driving strategic initiatives that strengthen quality and compliance across the business.

 

This is a hybrid position that could be based in any EY office within the Oceania region. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Advising Tax leaders and engagement teams on tax policies, procedures, professional standards and complex quality and risk matters.
• Leading the development and implementation of risk and governance frameworks across the Oceania Tax practice.
• Managing relationships with regulators, professional bodies and internal stakeholders, including matters relating to legal practitioner arrangements.
• Leading strategic projects and regulatory initiatives, including the implementation of emerging compliance requirements such as AML reforms.

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Extensive experience in Tax together with significant Quality & Risk Management experience in a professional services, legal, regulatory or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of professional standards, governance, regulatory obligations and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide strategic advice on complex and sensitive matters.
• Exceptional communication, relationship management and leadership skills, with the ability to drive practice-wide outcomes.

 

What we offer you

 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

 

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