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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Melbourne Indirect Tax team. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-caliber, advisory-led team that works closely with our Corporate Tax and Business Services practices to deliver commercially focused advice and practical solutions. Our client base is broad and sophisticated, spanning family groups, privately owned businesses, multinational organisations and listed companies across a range of industries.
You will work on a diverse mix of complex and interesting matters across GST, stamp duty and land tax, with the opportunity to contribute to strategic transactions, structuring projects, revenue authority interactions and day-to-day advisory work. You will join a collaborative and well-connected team environment where quality, technical excellence, professional growth and strong client relationships are highly valued.
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver high-quality indirect tax advice and solutions across a diverse portfolio of client engagements
Develop and articulate technical positions on complex, emerging and commercially significant indirect tax issues
Prepare clear, client-ready advice, reports and other technical deliverables to a high professional standard
Review work prepared by junior team members and contribute to their coaching, development and technical capability
Build trusted client relationships through responsive, high-quality service and confident participation in meetings and discussions
Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture with a focus on collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement with strong support
Why join our Melbourne Indirect Tax team
Join a high-performing, close-knit team with a strong advisory focus and a genuinely collaborative culture
Work closely with Partners and senior leaders across the firm on complex matters, strategic projects and high-value client work
Develop deep expertise across a broad range of indirect taxes and industries, with exposure to both advisory and transactional work
Accelerate your development through meaningful client exposure, hands-on responsibility and ongoing technical learning
Benefit from mentoring and support from senior professionals across the broader tax practice
Access opportunities for external learning, industry events and broader professional development
Receive support for professional qualifications such as CA, CTA and College of Law programs
About You
Demonstrated experience in indirect tax or areas of consulting requiring similar analytical skills within professional services, a law firm, government or a similar advisory environment
A degree in Commerce, Law, or a combined qualification in Law and Business or Commerce
Strong technical capability, with the ability to apply legislation and guidance in a practical and commercial way
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset and an interest in supporting the development of others
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
