National Technical Training Manager, Tax in Syd, Australia

National Technical Training Manager, Tax

Location: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney (with some interstate travel)
Work arrangement: Full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) options available
Work style: Hybrid working - balance working from home with team connection days

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious mid-tier accounting, advisory and consulting firm with a significant national presence across Australia. With over 1,500 professionals across six offices nationally and global connections to partner firms in more than 145 markets worldwide, they offer exceptional career growth and global mobility opportunities.

The Opportunity

Our client has an exciting newly created opportunity for a National Technical Training Manager to join their diverse and collaborative Tax team. This unique dual-role position combines technical expertise with learning and development leadership to drive excellence across their national Tax practice.

Reporting to the National Tax Quality and Excellence Lead Partner, you will oversee the creation, delivery, and continuous optimisation of technical training for Tax teams nationwide while also producing high-quality tax technical materials that establish and maintain the firm's reputation for technical excellence.

This role is ideal for qualified tax professionals from a Chartered Accounting background ("Big Four" or Mid-Tier National Firm) who are looking for a rewarding career pathway away from client-facing work, leveraging their interest and experience in Learning and Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver comprehensive tax technical training programs aligned with the needs of different experience levels and market segments
• Collaborate with senior leaders across tax service lines to create timely and relevant tax technical thought leadership materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the national technical training schedule and L&D budget, tracking expenses and providing regular updates
• Curate and maintain a knowledge library ensuring easy access to contemporary training tools for all Tax team members
• Lead national training initiatives and prepare project/business reports as required

About You

• Qualified chartered accountant with significant client-facing tax experience (5+ years post-qualification)
• Strong working knowledge of the Australian taxation regime
• Experience (or demonstrated interest) in managing technical development programs
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify gaps and align technical competencies
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with proven stakeholder management capabilities

What Our Client Offers - Exceptional Benefits

Our client values excellence and creates an environment where professionals can thrive. They offer:

• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave and paid secondary carers' leave
• Fully funded gym membership and health insurance discounts
• Supportive, caring team environment where your contributions are recognised
• Career development pathways tailored to your individual goals
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact in a purpose-driven organisation

Even if you don't match every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Our client values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and thinking styles and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact our recruitment team.