Job Description
Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group
About SJ Group
At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.
A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.
Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.
About SMEC
We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
About the Role
We’re seeking a commercially minded ANZ Tax Lead to drive regional tax governance, optimise outcomes, and partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Based in our Melbourne office, this is a high-impact leadership role for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multinational environment and can confidently navigate evolving global tax regulations.
Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Lead and manage complex corporate tax, VAT/GST and transfer pricing matters across the ANZ region
Drive implementation and ongoing compliance of Pillar Two regulations across ANZ
Oversee tax risk management, audits, governance and regulatory engagement
Partner with external advisors and auditors to ensure best-practice compliance and reporting
Deliver effective tax planning initiatives and identify opportunities for sustainable ETR savings
Lead preparation of consolidated tax effect accounting, statutory tax reporting, and related disclosures
Provide strategic guidance on CFCs, tax consolidation, foreign tax offsets and other international tax matters
Influence key business decisions through commercially focused tax advice
About You
Suitable applicants will be/have:
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline;
CA/CPA, gained in a corporate or international Accounting firm, in a corporate tax specific function
Extensive experience across corporate tax within a multinational or large complex environment
Deep technical expertise in: Corporate tax; VAT/GST; Transfer pricing; CFC regimes; Tax consolidation; Foreign tax offsets
Proven experience implementing Pillar Two regulations in ANZ
Strong track record managing tax audits and working with external auditors/advisors
Demonstrated ability to drive efficiencies and deliver measurable ETR improvements
Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and communication skills
Why Join Us?
Strategic regional leadership role with strong executive visibility
Opportunity to shape tax strategy during a period of regulatory change
Collaborative, high-performing and commercially focused environment
Competitive remuneration and career growth opportunities
For a confidential conversation please reach out to Ami: [email protected]
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
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