Business Tax Specialist | Director | Private Tax

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - Private Clients

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

Behind every thriving private business is smart tax strategy — and the trusted adviser who helps make it happen. As a Director in PwC's Business Tax team, you'll play a vital role in delivering expert tax compliance and advisory services that help privately-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups navigate complexity and grow with confidence, working with clients across financial services, technology, manufacturing, consumer, and retail industries.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You'll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we're building trust and shaping the future.

What you'll do:

• Lead the delivery of end-to-end tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for private businesses, ensuring accuracy and full regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic advice on tax-efficient approaches including succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring to support business growth and wealth preservation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, identifying opportunities for expanded services and guiding clients through ATO reviews or audits.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that address clients' broader commercial needs.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team culture.

What we're looking for:

• Significant experience in private business tax compliance and advisory, with deep knowledge of Australian tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret complex financial and tax issues, delivering clear, strategic advice across multiple industries.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and identify opportunities to add value for clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities, delegating effectively and seeking support where appropriate.
• A collaborative leadership style with a track record of mentoring and developing junior professionals within a team environment.

What you'll gain:

• Leadership development programs and executive coaching designed to help you inspire teams and accelerate your career growth.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what's best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Being part of a community united by purpose, delivering impact that reaches clients, communities, and the future you're shaping.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Director and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Account Reconciliation, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax, Calculating Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Compliance Oversight, Compliance Support, Corporate Tax Planning, Corporate Tax Self Assessment, Creativity, Direct Tax, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Drafting Tax Documents, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions, Influence {+ 42 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 30, 2026