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As a Senior Manager in our Tax Controversy Practice, you will advise clients on a broad range of tax matters with a focus on the technical and tactical management of revenue authority engagement and dispute prevention and resolution. You will also have the chance to shape and drive your career through our comprehensive development programs to help you be the best version of yourself, both inside and outside of work. To the right candidate, this position offers excellent opportunities for teaming, leadership and career advancement

Your key responsibilities

• Advise a diverse range of clients, including ASX listed, multinational organisations and high-net-worth individuals, on their interactions with the ATO and state revenue authorities
• Drive the management of ATO reviews and audits
• Research and form views on a broad range of tax technical and tax administration matters
• Manage dispute resolution processes – both formal litigation and alternative dispute resolution
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Draft documents and correspondence, including objections, private binding ruling requests, responses to position papers, requests for amended assessments and submissions in relation to penalties and interest
• Collaborate with partners and staff across different geographies and teams to maintain connectivity and visibility
• At EY, we’re redefining what it means to work in Tax. Our professionals are empowered by AI to elevate the quality, speed and strategic impact of their work. This isn’t about replacing expertise – it’s about amplifying it. By embedding AI into our daily workflows, we’re freeing up time for higher-value thinking, improving accuracy, and delivering smarter outcomes for clients
• Here’s how we use AI to shape your future in Tax with confidence
• AI compares tax reports, due diligence files and checklists in minutes, saving hours of manual work
• Accelerate complex reviews
• Automated checks ensure deliverables meet EY’s rigorous standards for risk and quality
• Enhance quality and compliance
• Copilot extracts and reconciles financial data to support accurate, audit-ready tax filings
• Streamline tax calculations
• Drafts emails, summaries and templates based on real-time document and inbox analysis
• Simplify client communications
• Supports market analysis and opportunity spotting to help you stay ahead of client needs

From learning new tax topics to preparing for meetings, AI helps you work smarter every day

Skills and attributes for success

• Law degree and admission to practice law in Australia with 6+ years PQE
• Strong tax technical and legal research skills
• Capability to rapidly grasp and apply new technical issues
• Ability to write articulately and persuasively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with a number of different clients and internal stakeholders on multiple deadlines
• Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience in tax advisory or tax controversy in a Big 4 firm, law firm or similar environment
• Problem solving abilities and a focus on solutions
• Willingness to learn and become involved in a range of different types of work

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
• At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences com/au/careerdevelopment
• Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy
• Flexible work arrangements: