There’s a lot more to the ATO than just tax. No matter what your strengths, you’ll find career opportunities to suit you. You’ll be challenged with meaningful, satisfying work that makes a positive impact on our country. And you’ll grow professionally in our extended training program that will help you navigate your career.
Applications for our 2023 Graduate Program open on 7 March 2022 and close on 8 April 2022.

Why choose us

As an ATO graduate, you’ll be given challenging, meaningful work and an extended training program to help you navigate through your career journey. All while being a part of an organisation that strives to make a positive impact. It’s a career that improves our country, and we want you to be a part of it!

At the ATO you will do work that is meaningful, diverse and challenging – work that matters.Here’s what some of our past grads have to say about the ATO Graduate Program:

Graduate program salary and super

Our graduate program offers:

• a competitive salary of
  • more than $65,000 during the program
  • over $73,000 upon successful completion of the program
• employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

  What the program provides

  We provide:

  • an intensive 12-month program
  • challenging work rotations to develop your skills and explore different areas of interest
  • dedicated training and development opportunities
  • a program manager to support you throughout the year
  • a competitive starting salary of more than $65,000
  • work-life balance including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
  • an inclusive and diverse workplace culture
  • an excellent social and networking base with fellow graduates.

  On successful completion of our graduate program, you'll:

  • gain a permanent APS 4 level role that is relevant to your stream
  • receive a salary of over $73,000 with an employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%
  • continue to receive a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working hours, 4 weeks of annual leave and annual salary advancement.
  • be able to explore further study and qualifications.

  Our ideal candidate and cultural fit

  We’re looking for people:

  • that think our work is innovative and dynamic
  • have a brilliant brain! We need problem solvers that suggest new ways of doing things
  • with curiosity and courage to deliver Australian Government initiatives and prepare to meet future needs
  • with resilience and commitment to see ideas through to the end
  • with enthusiasm, that are adaptable and flexible and can work towards a united goal
  • who are digitally savvy
  • that are good communicators and can tell the story in many ways
  • with integrity that can help our clients and empathise with their situations and needs

    Here’s what some of our past grads have to say about the ATO Graduate Program

Your work makes a difference “I wanted to work in a place where it felt like I was helping and contributing to wider society.” – Monique
Work for a diverse employer that’s supportive and flexible “The ATO is an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself and are supported along your journey. The culture is definitely one of the ATO’s best assets.” – Anja
Build professional and social networks “I joined the grad program for the career opportunities, but I also made lifelong friends that I’m still close with 5 years later.” – Holly
Professional development “There aren’t many organisations in Australia with IT systems as large and complex as ours, so the ATO has been a great place for me to develop my IT skills.” – Brigid
Launch your career “The grad program gave me valuable exposure and taught me so much. I still use much of what I learned as a grad in my job today.” – Julia
Variety “The ATO is a massive organisation and there is a role for pretty much every skillset. Put your best foot forward and you’ll go far.” – Dean
Develop your skills, knowledge, and experience “The breadth of experience that you can get in the ATO has been really wonderful for my career, because I’m not just going out and doing a training course – I’m actually learning on the job.” – Mitchel

Apply for the ATO graduate Program today.