ESSSuper, the registered business name of the Emergency Services Superannuation Board (ABN 28 161 296 741) is responsible for the management and administration of the Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme (“the Scheme”). The Scheme is governed by the Emergency Services Superannuation Act 1986 (Vic) (the Act). ESSSuper’s objectives, duties, functions and powers are set out in sections 6 and 6A of the Act.

The Emergency Services Superannuation Scheme provides benefits for current and former Victorian emergency services employees and their spouses, as well as public sector employees. Total funds under management of ESSSuper exceed $18 billion with approximately 155,000 members in the fund.
 
The taxation services function at ESSSuper is, first and foremost, intended to give the Board, Audit Committee and Management assurance that ESSSuper possesses an adequate level of knowledge to ensure ESSSuper complies with regulatory authority compliance from all local, Federal and international perspectives.

The taxation services team should have, or achieve, an understanding of the business and the operations of ESSSuper. It is the intention of ESSSuper that the successful tenderer will partner and assist ESSSuper in the goal of building a fund our members and stakeholders can be proud of, including a suite of new products and services.
 
The taxation services team must provide a successful and value-added service by being proactive and using their initiative, knowledge and experience in the superannuation industry. They must also be able to communicate effectively with Management, in both a timely and constructive manner.