Learning & Development Manager/Senior Manager – State Taxes

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When you join Pitcher Partners, you’re joining a team with heart. We support each other. We learn together. We’re deliberate about fostering relationships that nurture and empower every individual.

And we’re excited by what’s possible. We know some of the best new ideas come in the form of curious, talented people we haven’t met yet. Perhaps you’re one of them.

Our commitment to you

At Pitcher Partners we believe success is better shared. We invest in the future of our people, and a culture that supports us all. When you embark on a career with us, we support your journey in various ways:

Your development

• Tailored leadership and professional development programs
• Secondment opportunities across practice groups internally and internationally through the Baker Tilly International network
• Study support to enhance your career and impact including CA and other post graduate study

Your leave and flexibility

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, and dress for your day
• Time In Lieu and client leadership program leave
• Paid parental leave, community leave, purchased leave and public holiday swap programs

Your health, finance and extras

• Mental health first aid training
• Onsite massages and pilates
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle and retail discounts through Pitcher+
• Free barista made coffee from our onsite café, The Hub
• Income protection insurance
• Convenient CBD location by Southern Cross station

We’re proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Earned through our continued commitment to the careers of women by offering benefits and policies that support diversity, equity and inclusion. Visit the Work180 Pitcher Partners Melbourne page a full breakdown of our benefits.

About the team

The National Tax Group upholds technical excellence across the Tax Advisory practice through specialised training. This group leads the development of tax thought leadership and legislation, staying current with the latest developments, including key legislative updates, recent cases, and ATO public rulings and practices. By doing so, the group empowers the Tax Advisory practice to provide comprehensive and timely advice to clients.

The National Tax Group also regularly consults with government, industry bodies and regulators on issues and emerging developments that impact clients, with a particular focus on privately owned groups and mid-market businesses. The group makes submissions and advocate for fair outcomes, reduced compliance costs and an overall better tax and regulatory regime.

About the role

The primary focus of this position is to enhance and leverage technical expertise in State Taxes for the National Tax Group, the broader Tax Advisory practice and the firm and clients more generally. Key responsibilities include keeping abreast of developments in the State Taxes space, facilitating training sessions, developing presentation and training materials, and identifying ongoing training needs.

Depending on individual preference, there is also the opportunity to integrate some client work within the scope of this role. 

Key responsibilities

Learning, Training and Development

• Deliver regular State Taxes training for the Transaction Taxes team, internal staff, and occasional external audiences, including developing presentation materials and learning modules.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs, stay updated on State Taxes developments, share insights through bulletins, and provide thought leadership.

Risk and Opportunity Analysis

• Explore potential opportunities and identify risks associated with existing State Taxes laws and policies, as well as any changes in policy and legislation.

Advocacy and Submissions

• Prepare written submissions to government and revenue authorities on behalf of Pitcher Partners or industry bodies as part of consultation processes, advocating for specific tax and duty issues.

Client Support

• Assist with client matters related to State Taxes as needed and if desired, including conducting research, preparing written submissions, and mentoring junior staff members.

Who we’re after

Here are the some of the key qualifications, skills and personal attributes we’re looking for. If you tick most of the boxes, but not all – that’s ok! We’d still love for you to apply.

• A relevant law and/or accounting degree.
• Demonstrated experience in State Taxes, from professional practice, a state revenue office and/or an industry based role. 
• Strong legislative interpretation and tax technical skills.

How to apply

If you can see yourself as part of a team that’s about developing meaningful relationships with your clients and your colleagues, and leading with the best ideas, we want to hear from you.

Our typical recruitment process for shortlisted applicants will include a phone screening, two interviews and role specific testing or case study. Our recruitment team will walk you through this process and will provide you with all the required information.

Applications close on 10 January 2025. As we review applications on a rolling basis once advertising begins, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you’re interested in this role. Please note that the firm will be shut down from 20 December 2024 to 6 January 2025.

Actively improving diversity in our workforce is central to our purpose, and we strongly encourage people from under-represented backgrounds and groups to apply.

We are open to discussing how any of our roles can be done on a part time basis and encourage you to let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can reach out to us at [email protected].

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Note for recruitment agencies: While we appreciate the role recruitment agencies play in our recruitment strategy, unsolicited CV’s or profiles will not be considered. We will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV’s or profiles that are shared.

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