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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Indirect Tax team. The Indirect Tax practice has established itself as a major player within Queensland’s marketplace, advising leading public and private sector organisations across a diverse industry base.
This is a unique opportunity that will allow you to grow your skills in various areas of indirect tax like goods and services tax (GST), fuel tax credits, stamp duty, land tax and payroll tax. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values quality, learning and strong professional relationships.
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver high quality indirect tax advice and support across a variety of client engagements
Form and articulate technical positions on complex and emerging indirect tax matters
Draft client advice and technical deliverables with minimal review
Review work prepared by junior team members and support their technical development
Build trusted relationships with clients through regular interaction and meeting participation
Contribute to a positive, high performing team culture focused on collaboration and excellence
Why join our Tax team
Be part of a close‑knit, highly collaborative team with a strong culture of support and knowledge‑sharing
Work closely with Partners and Directors on complex, high‑profile clients
Build deep capability across a broad range of indirect taxes and industries
Accelerate your development through hands‑on exposure and structured learning
Benefit from formal mentoring, including support from senior professionals across the wider tax practice
Opportunities to attend industry conferences and external learning events
Commitment to supporting professional qualifications such as CA, CTA and College of Law programs
About You
Demonstrated experience in indirect tax experience within professional services, a law firm or government
Degree in Law or a dual degree with Law and Business/Commerce
Strong technical capability with confidence applying legislation and guidance commercially
A collaborative mindset and 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]
Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience in indirect tax within professional services, law firm, or government
- Degree in Law or dual degree with Law and Business/Commerce
- Strong technical capability to apply legislation commercially
- Collaborative mindset with interest in supporting development of others
What We Do
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking audit, tax and advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes from large corporate organisations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors. At BDO, we are guided by our values that are the foundation of what we deliver: IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Talk to us today.
