Manager - Tax | Kewdale

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager to take ownership of Pacific Energy's Group tax function.

Reporting to the General Manager - Financial Controller, this standalone role is responsible for managing the Group's tax compliance obligations, tax reporting requirements and providing technical taxation advice across the business.

As the subject matter expert for taxation, you will work closely with business leaders, executive stakeholders, external advisors and the broader finance team to ensure compliance obligations are met while supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.

This role offers a unique blend of core compliance responsibilities and project-based work, making it well suited to a proactive taxation professional who enjoys solving complex problems, identifying opportunities for improvement and working in a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare the Group's taxation compliance activities, including income tax, GST, FBT, BAS and IAS obligations
• Provide technical taxation advice and support to finance team and business stakeholders, including preparing and managing tax technical positions and associated documentation
• Monitor upcoming changes to taxation legislation and assess potential impacts on the business
• Manage R&D tax incentive claims and assess any value further creation opportunities
• Support acquisitions, capital raises and commercial initiatives through tax due diligence processes
• Maintain and continuously improve the Group's tax governance framework
• Develop and maintain the Group tax fixed asset registers
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities
• Support commercial projects, grant applications and broader finance initiatives across the business

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CA or CPA qualification (or equivalent)
• 5+ years' experience in taxation within industry and/or professional services
• Strong knowledge of Australian tax legislation and compliance requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Excellent documentation, problem-solving and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business

Why Join us

We invest in our people and offer a range of benefits designed to support career development, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• Full-time, permanent opportunity with free on-site parking in Kewdale
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Enjoy nine-day fortnight option & flexible working arrangements
• 17 weeks paid parental leave
• Novated leasing options
• Employee referral bonus program
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement
• Rewards Gateway employee discounts
• Education tuition assistance
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, vehicles and education
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Eligibility

To be considered, you must have permanent and unrestricted working rights in Australia.