Position Description
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Graduate Program offers opportunities across law, accounting, commerce, data, IT, design, Human Resources and marketing and communication.
At the ATO, your degree is just the beginning. With our broad range of careers, you can explore different roles and projects and shape your future. Whether you're interested in influencing policy, driving smarter decision-making, building cutting-edge systems or creating innovative content, this is where your career soars.
About the ATO
The ATO manages Australia's tax and super systems to help build a better Australia by funding services and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. Our graduates are empowered to think big, turn ideas into action and work together to deliver results that matter, like:
* making it easier for people to manage their tax and super
* helping businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities (like lodging returns and paying the right amount)
* delivering ATO services that are simple, clear and easy to use.
As a graduate, you'll be encouraged to put your ideas into practice, working together to deliver outcomes that benefit the community.
What we offer
* opportunities to explore different careers with job rotations across various business areas, roles and projects
* career growth and progression
* a competitive salary of $75,431 plus 15.4% super, with a pay rise to $84,028, plus 15.4% super, after completing the program
* work-life balance with flexible work options, including hybrid work-from-home arrangements, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
* tailored support, training and mentorship
* offices located across Australia, including most states and territories and some regional areas.
What you'll do
Looking for a career hack?
As an IT graduate, you'll have the opportunity to work with one of the largest IT infrastructures in the country to help manage, design and protect government services. From IT support to cyber security, you can shape your career as part of a globally recognised department of digital professionals. Your work will not only push the boundaries of technology, but also directly benefit the community by ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the revenue system.
With a qualification in IT, computer science, cyber security, data science or another relevant field, the IT stream could be your career cheat code. You could:
* assist in developing and applying strategies to configure, administer and maintain security in IT systems
* participate in the design and coordination of security changes required to IT environments and provide advice to taxpayers
* analyse technical issues and research and develop design options to provide solutions
* contribute to the development and monitoring of access control in IT systems.
Check out Sania's story to see a day in the life of an IT graduate.
Who you are
We're looking for graduates with fresh perspectives, creative ideas and strong critical thinking skills to help improve core Australian Government initiatives. If you're driven, ambitious and passionate about your career and enjoy meaningful work that benefits the community, this is the opportunity for you.
Who can apply
Graduates who have completed their university degree in the last 5 years (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026) can apply.
Still studying? You can apply for a paid internship at the ATO through the University Partnership Employment Program while you complete your studies.
Next steps
Ready to shape your career? Visit ato.gov.au/grads
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