This is a 2027 ATO Graduate Program – Economics role with Australian Taxation Office based in Townsville City, QLD, AU
== Australian Taxation Office ==
Role Seniority - graduate
More about the 2027 ATO Graduate Program – Economics role at Australian Taxation Office
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
Join the equation
As an economics graduate in our Taxation and Law stream, you'll use your economic expertise to analyse complex tax and policy challenges, providing insights that support fair and effective decision-making. You'll analyse Australian and global economies, study economic trends and assist with key market research to deliver meaningful changes to the tax system.
With a qualification in economics or a related discipline, the Taxation & Law stream is the perfect pathway to balance your future career. You could:
collect and interpret data from a variety of sources including financial statements and economic datasets. undertake a range of analytical, procedural, operational and administrative activities and apply commonly used financial, econometric or economic analysis techniques assist with economic research and analysis across various markets and topics to help provide a better understanding of taxpayer behaviour and environment.
Check out Allyana’s story to see a day in the life of a Taxation & Law 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
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Taxation Office team will be there to support your growth.