Job Description

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

You'll make a tangible impact on the people of NSW, using your finance and accounting skills to help build a sustainable and thriving transport network for generations to come.

In this role, you'll:

Work as part of a high-performing finance team delivering end-to-end tax accounting services across a large and complex government organisation. This role will see you lead the delivery of GST, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, fuel tax credits and taxable payments reporting. You will ensure accurate, timely and compliant tax lodgements while partnering closely with Group Finance and key stakeholders across the business.

You will lead a customer-focused tax accounting function, strengthening service delivery, improving processes and driving continuous improvement across systems, knowledge and performance. In this hands-on leadership role, you will balance strategic oversight with active involvement in resolving issues, improving service outcomes and uplifting team capability in a high-volume environment.

The team rhythm includes regular in-person collaboration days with a requirement to work from our Burwood office 3 days per week. Please note this is a Fixed Term Full-time opportunity up to July 2027.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack

About you

Your strong tax accounting expertise within large, complex organisations (ideally government), paired with proven leadership experience, will see you excel in managing compliance obligations, influencing stakeholders and delivering service improvements. You bring a practical, can-do approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships, navigate complexity and drive efficiency.

You are a qualified CPA, CA or Master of Taxation with a strong background in tax accounting and indirect tax compliance. You are recognised for your stakeholder engagement skills and ability to lead high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 24 May 2026

For more information about this role, please contact KIM.JOYCE@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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