Senior Tax Manager – High-Impact, Strategic Role

Location: Sydney | Work Type: Full Time
Salary: circa $200,000 package + bonus

Are you an experienced tax professional looking to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise will directly shape business strategy? This is a rare opportunity to lead the tax function for a fast-growing organisation in the property sector.

We are seeking a commercially minded Senior Tax Manager to drive tax compliance, strategy, and risk management across a national business. Reporting to the Head of Tax, this role offers exposure to senior executives, high-value projects, and the chance to contribute to future growth initiatives.

About the Role

• Manage all areas of tax compliance – income tax, GST, stamp duty, land tax, payroll tax, and more
• Oversee tax reporting and accounting under relevant standards
• Deliver tax advisory on capital structuring, acquisitions, and new business ventures
• Lead the response to tax legislative changes and identify business impacts
• Build and manage relationships with ATO, external advisors, and auditors
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement across tax systems
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and investors on tax-related matters

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in senior tax roles (property sector experience desirable).
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax law and corporate tax principles
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a commercial mindset
• Ability to simplify complex issues and communicate clearly at all levels
• Hands-on approach with high attention to detail and process improvement
• Experience working in fast-paced or large corporate environments

What’s in it for you?

• High-profile role within a fast growing Property & Investment group
• Lead all tax functions, from compliance to strategic advisory
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on capital projects and M&A
• Contribute to business transformation and systems improvement
• Supportive, high-performing finance leadership team

Ready to take the lead in a key strategic role where you’ll make a genuine impact?

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About us: Appreciating Talent is a specialist recruitment firm, created and owned by a small group of Sydney's most successful and longest-serving recruitment professionals. Knowledge is our trade, and we differentiate ourselves through specialised expertise and service. www.AppreciatingTalent.com.au

David Trapnell is a Founder and Director of Appreciating Talent with extensive experience recruiting senior finance and executive roles. Contact him at [email protected] for a confidential discussion