Tax Advisor

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth, Western Australia. Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday. Flexibl e work options considered

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and technically strong Tax Advisor with a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience to join our collaborative Group Tax team. This role will provide exposure to a broad range of Australian and international tax matters, including:

• Corporate income tax and tax effect accounting
• GST, FBT, and state taxes as required
• International tax matters, including withholding taxes, VAT/GST, and sales and use taxes in overseas jurisdictions and global Pillar Two taxes
• Tax compliance, reporting, and advisory assignments across a diverse range of projects and tax systems

Working closely with the wider finance function and business units, you will play a key role in helping Fortescue meet its tax obligations and support decision-making across the business. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced corporate environment where you will gain exposure to complex Australian and cross-border tax issues, develop your technical expertise, and contribute to Fortescue’s mission of driving green energy and decarbonisation globally.

You will be part of a high-performing but supportive team, where collaboration, professional growth, and innovation are valued. By joining our Group Tax team, you will not only develop your expertise across Australian and international tax, but also contribute to the work of a company recognised as a key taxpayer making a strong economic contribution in Australia and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Australian and international corporate income tax returns and related compliance obligations (including GST/VAT, withholding taxes, FBT, and state taxes as required).
• Assist with transactional analysis to support the preparation and lodgement of tax returns across the Fortescue group.
• Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, including tax effect accounting and other internal reporting deliverables.
• Interpret tax legislation and case law, tax authority guidance and external tax advice and apply it to Fortescue’s transactions, contracts, and business decisions.
• Support the ongoing application of Fortescue’s Tax Risk Management Framework, including maintaining the tax risk register and updating policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Assist with ATO and other tax authority engagements, including preparation for and participation in regular meetings.
• Work with external advisors to monitor and manage the tax obligations of Fortescue group entities in Australia and overseas.
• Provide accurate, timely advisory support to the wider business where required, particularly in relation to compliance outcomes.
• Contribute to regular reviews of tax systems, processes, and controls to ensure they remain robust and aligned with Fortescue’s policies and manuals.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve tax queries and ensure effective communication and proactive management of tax requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in a public practice or commercial tax role.
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or Tax.
• A postgraduate or professional qualification (CA, CPA, CTA, or Master of Tax/College of Law) - completed or in progress - will be highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• The capacity to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines, while demonstrating commitment to the Fortescue Values.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.