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We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our growing R&D Tax and Government Incentives practice in Perth. Working closely with our newly appointed Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our local R&D capability while delivering high-quality outcomes for a diverse client base.
This role offers a strong blend of hands-on technical delivery, client engagement, and people development, with clear pathways to progression as the practice continues to expand. You will be trusted to take ownership of client matters, contribute to business process planning, and support the mentoring of junior team members, while continuing to deepen your technical and consulting skillset.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with clients to identify and maximise opportunities for government grants and tax incentives based on their innovative technology activities
Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide exceptional levels of client service
Apply the law to identify and scope eligible R&D activities and expenditure for an organisation
Act as a key contact for finance and technical personnel to collate information and build successful relationships
Support the documentation of R&D activity in accordance with guidelines
Contribute to the development of junior team members
About You
Demonstrated experience in R&D consulting, preferably in Big 4 or Mid-tier environment
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team
Comfortable working with technical concepts and translating them for different audiences Strong problem-solving abilities with an interest in innovation and a growth mindset.
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]
