Location – Sydney, Australia
The team
Our client’s Accelerating Business Growth team helps Australian companies to grow their business in Australia and international markets by assessing their international readiness, accessing government incentives, and providing practical export trade and foreign investment advice. Our client’s diverse and multidisciplinary team has broad experience in helping companies access support through tax incentives, grants and other sources of funding. Our client assists their clients in developing an enhanced innovation and growth program that leverages government support.
Key responsibilities
You will help achieve the ambitious growth plans for this team through your involvement in the following:
- Manage the delivery of R&D Tax Incentive and Grant engagements and help identify new ways for them to accelerate their research, innovation and commercialisation goals.
- Act as performance development manager to a growing team of (senior) consultants and help mentor them on their professional journey.
- Work with other professionals to assist clients with other matters that arise from the above, including those relating to IP, structuring, finance and tax.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities in the local market.
- Manage complex projects and deliver client engagements on time and within budget.
- Establish relationships with key stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem, such as the start-up incubator WSU Launchpad
Skills and attributes
- Three to five (or more) years of experience with the R&D tax incentive space is highly advantageous.
- Leadership skills and ambitions, and experience with or ambition to start leading a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong client and commercial relationships.
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail with a history of exceptional client service.
About the ideal candidate
- You are a people person with a love of sharing your tax and acceleration expertise and tailoring your communication appropriately for subject matter experts and clients who want to learn more.
- You are able to prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and present to the senior leadership teams for review.
- You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.
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