Work and earn a Certificate IV alongside other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while getting paid.
What's on offer:
* Starting salary of $66,274 + 15.4% super, with a promotion to $75,431 + super after 12 months
* Certificate IV
* 4 weeks annual leave, plus leave over the Christmas shutdown
* Support from Indigenous Liaison Officers, Career Development Managers and accredited trainers
* Work and learn with a supportive group of other Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander participants
* Flex time and flexible working arrangements.
You'll rotate through two different roles to explore your strengths. You could work as a:
* Digital Officer, assisting with cyber security and using tech to solve business problems.
* Client Engagement Officer, helping taxpayers on the phone and conducting audits.
* Administration Officer, managing records, preparing reports, and supporting business operations.
* Client Experience Officer, guiding clients on the phone through complex issues and helping them to use digital tools.
* Communication Officer, creating content for websites and social media, and helping inform Australians about tax and super.
About the Australian Taxation Office
Our work supports the Australian community.
We collect tax that helps fund services and infrastructure likes schools, roads and hospitals. And we manage the superannuation system to support future retirement savings.
Our people 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
* delivering services that are clear and easy to use.
The ATO is where careers take shape. Interested? We have offices across Australia, including regional areas - so it's likely we have an office near you.
When to apply and application process:
Applications open from 12 March and close on 11pm AEST 9 April 2026.
When applying for the Evergreen Program:
Lodge your application online at ATO Careers page. The application form is also available on ato.gov.au/evergreen.
Skills assessment and Interviews from April - May 2026
Security and reference checks from June 2026
Letters of offer sent from July to August 2026
Program commences September 2026 (for successful applicants).
Who can apply
These positions are only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We'll ask you to provide your Confirmation of Heritage prior to issuing a job offer. We acknowledge that Confirmation of Heritage is a sensitive matter and understand the complex history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We understand that in some cases obtaining official Confirmation of Heritage documentation can take some time, so we recommend you start the process as soon as possible. If you need help, reach out to [email protected].
Position locations
Adelaide, Albury, Canberra, Box Hill, Brisbane, Dandenong, Geelong, Gosford, Hobart, Melbourne, Moonee Ponds, Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Perth, Sydney, Townsville, Upper Mount Gravatt and Wollongong.
The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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