Date:
15 Jun 2026
Location:
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Department:
Tax and Legal
Description:
Job Requisition ID: 39273
Unique opportunity to join the Private Tax team in Melbourne as a Tax Manager.
World-class learning and leadership programs – to continually drive your career
Supportive partner group and collaborative team environment
We value in-person connection with our teams and clients, with flexibility to balance work and life
Deloitte’s Private Tax Team offers you a compelling leadership role, working directly with some of Australia’s most prominent and sophisticated private clients across sectors including real estate, motor vehicle dealerships, manufacturing, retail, technology, and high net worth individuals. This is a unique chance to influence the future success of private businesses, family groups, and individuals through strategic, high-impact tax advice.
In your role you will be expected to demonstrate leadership with proven delegation experience, a genuine passion for your work, and a strong commitment to developing both your team and our client relationships.
You will play a pivotal role in mentoring and empowering a high-performing team, and modelling a positive, ambitious approach that inspires excellence. Your strategic influence and leadership will be instrumental in shaping both client outcomes and the growth trajectory of the team.
You will advise some of Australia’s largest privately owned businesses and family offices on a wide range of income tax matters, including (non-exhaustive): structuring and restructuring for tax efficiency, improved asset protection and effective estate/succession plans; tax controversary and governance; complex transactions; and cross-border transactions, including Australian inbound investment and outbound investments across Asia, Europe and the Americas. You will also assist clients with managing their income tax compliance affairs, including helping them meet their periodic tax reporting obligations to the Australian Taxation Office and provision of tax balances for financial reporting purposes.
What will your typical day look like?
Each day brings variety and challenge, as you tackle complex tax transactions and advise on a diverse range of scenarios, from structuring investments to offering bespoke strategic tax guidance for Australia’s leading families. You will lead, actively delegate to empower your team, and maintain a sharp focus on quality and client satisfaction.
Working closely with Partners, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of our practice, advocate for the development and growth of team members, and cultivate an inclusive, positive culture where everyone feels valued. As you drive the team’s success, you will have the scope to advance your own expertise and leadership skills, positioning yourself for continued career growth within Deloitte, while benefiting from the mentorship and experience of Partners and industry leaders who are committed to your success.
About our team
You’ll be part of a vibrant, high-energy team where enthusiasm and camaraderie are at the heart of everything we do. Our environment is dynamic and collaborative, built on genuine support and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful, impactful results for Australia’s most influential clients.
We celebrate achievements together and foster an atmosphere where you can grow, have fun, and build lasting professional relationships. Joining us means stepping into a fulfilling, engaging experience where your contributions are recognised, and you are encouraged to grow, develop, and truly make a difference in the evolution of both our people and the Private Tax practice.
Enough about us, let’s talk about you
As a Manager we’re looking for someone with the following attributes:
Prior income tax experience (of at least 4 years) at a Big 4, mid-tier professional or accounting services firm or the ATO
CA / Masters of Taxation or equivalent qualification
Exposure to large private groups, multinational companies and private equity
Ability to build strong relationships with a range of clients
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
As a self-starter you will have a strong track record of consistently driving results and taking the initiative
Ability to project manage and deliver multiple client advisory and compliance engagements
Strong sense of team and desire to manage and mentor our upcoming talent through coaching and on the job training
The successful candidate will join as a Manager depending on their experience. Ideally, they will be located in Melbourne.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating, and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.
We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities.
We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits , including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.
