- Work with some of Australia’s most iconic retail, industrial and health businesses in an ASX10 listed company
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Access breadth and complexity – interact with significant, commercially impactful matters at both corporate and divisional levels
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Help shape how tax issues are understood and managed across the Group
About the team
Group Tax is the central function responsible for tax governance, risk management and complex tax advisory across Wesfarmers’ diverse portfolio of businesses.
The team partners closely with divisional finance and tax teams and senior leaders, supporting major transactions and commercial decision‑making whilst upholding Wesfarmers’ commitment to conservative tax management and transparency.
What you’ll do
Within this role you will act as the conduit between tax law, business operations and governance, and work to ensure the Group meets its tax obligations, while supporting informed commercial decision‑making. Naturally, you will also play a part in protecting the Group’s reputation and licence to operate.
Working with others in Group Tax, and the Group Taxation Manager, you will:
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Assist with the preparation, review and lodgement of the Wesfarmers Group’s income tax returns, both in Australia and globally
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Provide detailed technical analysis and insights for tax and commercial stakeholders, including involvement in merger and acquisition activities
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Undertake contract and documentation reviews
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Assist with ATO information requests and administration
About you
We are seeking a curious, self-motivated, creative and high-integrity individual with sophisticated tax technical and research skills, and the ability to demonstrate sound commercial judgement.
Ideally you will arrive with:
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Your CA qualification
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A degree in Commerce, Law or a related discipline
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Strong knowledge of federal tax laws, with some knowledge of state tax laws
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Well-developed technical expertise which has been gained through exposure to a wide variety of income tax and other tax matters within a large advisory firm and / or similar in-house corporate environment
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Ability to adopt a pragmatic and level-headed approach to ensure a quick turnaround when providing advice and support to our businesses
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Exceptional research, analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities, process management and influencing ability
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A strong capability to work well in teams and also autonomously as required
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A passion to learn and develop new skills
About Wesfarmers
As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset.
Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. We also participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.
Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group
The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost of capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.
Our culture
We’re results-focused, and we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.
We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Next steps
If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the 'Apply' button by Friday, 27 March 2026. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.
For brief enquiries please contact Jessica Pouchol – Talent Acquisition Manager on 0417 728 166.
We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.
For more information, visit our website at www.wesfarmers.com.au
