Debt Technical Officer (Insolvency) (Hobart)

Role Overview We are seeking experienced technical leaders to join our Strategic Recovery and Insolvency and Litigation and Legal Services teams. As a Debt Technical Officer, you will undertake a leadership role in providing authoritative technical advice and guidance on complex insolvency, litigation and recovery matters, working closely with business partners. These roles operate across multiple specialist streams, including Complex Insolvency, Indemnities, and Litigation and Legal Services. Specific responsibilities will vary by stream, while all roles contribute to strategic decision-making on high‑risk, complex insolvency, litigation and recovery matters. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and influence the ATO's insolvency management and recovery strategies, representing the Commissioner as a significant creditor in formal insolvency processes.
- Assess and make recommendations on Deeds of Company Arrangement, including variations and termination, and Small Business Restructuring Plans, balancing legal, commercial, policy and public revenue considerations.
- Manage voidable transaction claims and oversee indemnity‑funded recovery work.
- Exercise independent judgement to ensure recommendations are robust, defensible and aligned with legislative, policy and risk frameworks.
- Build capability in less experienced staff through mentoring, quality assurance and technical leadership.
- Support effective engagement on sensitive and contested matters, including dispute resolution, formal mediation and court proceedings, while balancing compliance, commercial and policy considerations. Locations This role may be offered on an ongoing or non‑ongoing basis in Adelaide, Brisbane CBD, Hobart, Melbourne CBD, Parramatta or Perth. Diversity and Inclusion We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process. #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtg6j