Senior Litigator (Affirmative measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment)

Australian Taxation Office; Australia; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Senior Litigator to lead complex taxation, administrative law and debt recovery matters. You will conduct detailed research, prepare court documents, and advocate as required while managing relationships with internal and external legal stakeholders.

You will provide high‑level advice on tax technical issues and contribute to strategic resolutions, drawing on strong analytical abilities and a commitment to timely outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior Litigator with proven experience leading complex taxation and administrative law matters.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct detailed legal research and prepare high‑quality court documents.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience managing external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex taxation, administrative law and debt recovery cases.
• Prepare court documents and correspondence; represent the organisation as required.
• Advise on tax technical issues and policy matters; mentor team members.

Skills

Litigation

Taxation law

Administrative law

Debt recovery

Legal research

Court documents

Advocacy

Mentoring

Job description

This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the APS, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community. To be eligible for this role candidates must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

The Affir­mative Measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Provision, legislated under Section 31, allows agencies to identify a role as open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and is within the meaning of special measures under subsection 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

We are seeking enthusiastic and high-performing Senior Litigators to join our Litigation and Legal Services team.

As a Senior Litigator,you’ll lead multiple complex taxation, administrative law and debt recovery litigation and dispute resolution cases, undertake detailed research, prepare high-quality court documents and correspondence, and advocate as required. You’ll manage relationships with internal and external legal stakeholders, represent the organisation in complex legal proceedings and hearings, and strategically advise on matters involving tax technical, debt recovery and administrative law.

In this challenging and rewarding role, you’ll provide high-level advice, navigate complex legal and policy issues, and contribute to the resolution of matters with significant business and client impacts. You’ll draw on your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, manage competing priorities and deliver sound, evidence-based outcomes. You’ll mentor and supervise others as required, contributing to the development of capability with the team.

Success in this role requires a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of the position and the legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks that underpin its work. You’ll bring sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to achieving fair, professional and timely outcomes in a dynamic legal environment.

These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Kaurna Country (Adelaide), Yuggera and Turrbal Country (Brisbane), Nipaluna Country (Hobart), Wurundjeri Country (Melbourne), Whadjuk Country (Perth) or Eora Country (Sydney).

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.