Law Interpretation Officer - EL 1

Australian Taxation Office; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Taxation Office seeks Law Interpretation Officers across Law Design and Practice, the Compliance and Engagement Group, and Frontline Operations. You will use your law and policy expertise to solve complex, sensitive taxation matters by researching, analyzing, and interpreting information to inform advice and decisions.

You will interpret facts, apply law and policy, resolve disputes, and contribute to policy or law design changes that support efficient tax administration.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of taxation law and policy interpretation.
• Experience analyzing complex legal and policy issues.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply law and policies to inform advice and decision-making.
• Undertake complex legal research and policy analysis related to taxation.
• Lead and mentor junior staff while collaborating with government partners.

Skills

Legal interpretation

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are seeking Law Interpretation Officers for roles across Law Design and Practice (LDP), the Compliance and Engagement Group (CEG), and Frontline Operations (FO). Opportunities may be available across various business lines and branches, including Objections and Review, the Office of the Chief Tax Counsel and Policy, Analysis and Legislation within LDP; CEG’s technical advice and leadership areas; and Operational Policy, Assurance and Law, within the Frontline Compliance business line in FO. As a Law Interpretation Officer, you will use your relevant law and policy expertise and exercise judgement to solve complex, technical and sensitive taxation matters by undertaking complex legal and policy research, analysis and interpretation to inform advice, recommendations and decision-making. You’ll interpret and analyse facts, evidence and information. You will apply and interpret law and policies to resolve disputes and contribute to policy and law design changes that supports effective tax and superannuation administration. You’ll identify opportunities for policy and law design improvements, develop and drive a motivated workforce to achieve operational excellence and organisation objectives. The role may involve matters affecting individuals (including high wealth individuals), small businesses, public groups, multinational enterprises, private groups and high-risk taxpayers. You will work collaboratively with your team and a wide range of Commonwealth, tax, legal and community stakeholders. This may involve resolving and preventing disputes, supporting the development of government policy and legislation through close engagement with Treasury and other government agencies, and contributing to complex enquiries and whole-of-government processes. You will apply a holistic approach to law interpretation and decision making to maintain the integrity of the tax system, prioritising the overall client experience. You’ll use your expertise to lead, mentor and develop junior staff and share your knowledge with others. These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Adelaide, Albury, Box Hill (VIC), Brisbane CBD, Canberra, Dandenong, Geelong, Gosford, Hobart, Melbourne CBD, Moonee Ponds, Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Perth, Sydney CBD, Townsville, Upper Mount Gravatt or Wollongong. We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.

The Australian Taxation Office is recognised by the Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer . This status is an annual achievement and valid for 12 months from the date of issue.