Tax Policy Design Officer - Strategic Policy & Reform

Australian Taxation Office; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Law and Policy Design Officer to join a high-performing team of policy, legal and technical experts. The role involves advising on taxation and superannuation matters, influencing policy outcomes, and contributing to significant reforms.

You will engage with Treasury and other agencies, delivering trusted advice to senior executives while shaping legislative design and government measures. We value diversity and inclusive recruitment.

Qualifications

• applies a sound understanding of the policy, advocacy and legislative design processes and works flexibly across a wide portfolio of subject matter areas
• solves complex problems using well researched evidence, works effectively in ambiguous legal environments, including protected projects
• uses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail, to provide clear, concise and practical solutions
• adapts to competing work priorities and delivers influential outcomes within tight timeframes
• builds productive relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results
• proactively approaches self and team capability development and contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• applies a sound understanding of the policy, advocacy and legislative design processes and works flexibly across a wide portfolio of subject matter areas
• solves complex problems using well researched evidence, works effectively in ambiguous legal environments, including protected projects
• uses strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail, to provide clear, concise and practical solutions
• adapts to competing work priorities and delivers influential outcomes within tight timeframes
• builds productive relationships and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and deliver high-quality results
• proactively approaches self and team capability development and contributes to a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Policy design

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Australian Taxation Office is seeking a Law and Policy Design Officer to join a high-performing team of policy, legal and technical experts. The role involves advising on taxation and superannuation matters, influencing policy outcomes, and contributing to significant reforms.

You will engage with Treasury and other agencies, delivering trusted advice to senior executives while shaping legislative design and government measures. We value diversity and inclusive recruitment.