Introduction

Brunel is seeking an experienced Assistant Tax Manager to join a leading global O&G organisation in Perth, WA

This is an excellent opportunity for an Australian tax professional looking to take the next step in their career within a complex multinational environment. Reporting to the APG Tax Manager, you will support a broad range of tax compliance, reporting, governance and advisory activities, while gaining exposure to tax matters across the wider Asia Pacific region.

The role offers an attractive combination of technical tax work, commercial exposure and stakeholder engagement within an established international business.

Australian citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.

What are you going to do 

  • Support Australian corporate tax compliance, reporting and governance requirements
  • Assist with the preparation and review of income tax returns, calculations and supporting documentation
  • Support indirect tax and other Australian taxation requirements
  • Provide practical tax advice to internal stakeholders on business activities and transactions
  • Assist with tax audits, reviews and enquiries from relevant authorities
  • Support tax risk management, controls and governance processes
  • Work closely with finance, legal and operational stakeholders across the business
  • Support the APG Tax Manager with regional tax matters and projects
  • Monitor Australian tax developments and assess their potential impact on the organisation
  • Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reporting and controls

Essential skills and knowledge

You will be an experienced tax professional with strong knowledge of the Australian taxation environment and the ability to operate effectively within a complex organisation. Ideally, you will bring:

  • Strong professional experience across Australian taxation
  • Sound knowledge of Australian corporate tax and compliance requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Commerce or a related discipline
  • CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification highly regarded
  • Experience within a multinational organisation highly regarded
  • Big 4 or professional services experience also considered
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, collaborative and commercially focused approach

Previous energy sector experience is not essential, and candidates from multinational, resources, industrial, professional services or similarly complex environments are encouraged to apply.

What we offer 

  • $130,000 - $160,000 + performance bonus of up to 20%
  • Permanent opportunity with a leading global O&G organisation
  • Exposure to Australian and broader Asia Pacific tax matters
  • Opportunity to work within an experienced regional tax and finance function
  • Strong professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Broad exposure across compliance, advisory, governance and commercial tax matters

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Scott McAdam:E: s.mcadam@brunel.net | Mob: 0404 653 603

Closing: 01 November 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-303708

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