Ross has over 35 years experience in the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Ross specialised for many years in international tax issues, including leadership roles in preparation of Public Rulings, as well as litigation, audit assistance, and legislative project teams. Ross held acting Assistant Commissioner roles for over 2 years in International Tax within the former Large Business and Internationals business line, Tax Counsel Network (TCN) and, later, in the Private Groups and High Wealth Individuals business line (PGH).

Ross also held senior roles in the International Centre of Expertise (COE), Tax Counsel within TCN, and, for 2 years, as senior director providing leadership and direction to 8 audit teams in the PGH line dealing with the many issues arising with large and complex private groups. Within PGH, Ross also held senior roles in Case Leadership and Technical issues with a specific focus on resolution of the most difficult audit and tax technical issues within that market.

Away from work, Ross enjoys playing lawn bowls, bike riding with friends, caravan holidays with his family, and supporting the Collingwood Football Club.