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Form of workJoin an award-winning grad program
At the ATO, you'll do work you can't do anywhere else. Work that is meaningful, diverse and makes a difference to all Australians. As a grad, you’ll get the opportunity to work with different areas to identify their needs and develop effective solutions to support business outcomes.
Build a career that makes a difference to the lives of all Australians.
Be part of team that:
- combats crime and fraud
- creates and delivers programs to support the community, and
- protects the data of millions of people.
The ATO Graduate Program will bring out the best in you and help you launch your career.
Graduate program salary and super
Our Graduate Program offers a starting salary of $70,280, plus 15.4% super. Once you complete the program, you’ll advance to the next APS level, and get a pay rise! Your salary will be $78,290, plus 15.4% super and, as an APS4 officer within the ATO, you can earn up to $84,971, plus 15.4% super.
What we provide
- an extensive 12-month program
- challenging work rotations to develop your skills and explore different areas of interest
- dedicated training and development opportunities
- a Career Development Manager to support you throughout the year
- a competitive starting salary package of more than $77,000 (including super)
- work-life balance including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
- hybrid workplace arrangements
- an inclusive and diverse workplace culture
- an excellent social and networking base with fellow graduates.
What you’ll do
You’ll experience a variety of work over two rotations and a contact centre experience Work alongside experts and receive on-the-job-training, while building your skills, knowledge and your networks. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated career development manager to support you every step of the way.
Work/life balance
At the ATO, we want you to feel your best at work and outside of work. That’s why we support a healthy work-life balance including:
- flex-time
- flexible working hours
- generous leave
- arrangements to work from home and in the office.
We will also provide lots of opportunities for you to socialise and network with fellow grads.
Diversity at the ATO
We're committed to providing a culturally diverse and safe working environment. Our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff are supported by:
- cultural or ceremonial leave, including leave to attend NAIDOC activities
- Moondani staff network, a support system for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees
- Kawutilin ally network, which support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and initiatives in the workplace
- Diversity Human Resource Officers, who support the delivery of the ATO's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Indigenous Liaison Officers who give advice and support to staff including specialist advice for situations and initiatives affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people employee roundtable events, which aim to enhance career development activities, connection to culture and networking.
We recognise the importance of recruiting and retaining Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are taking action to achieve this through our:
- Reconciliation Action Plan
- 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Who you are
We’re looking for people with curious minds, who can demonstrate a passion for Australian Government initiatives, enjoy outside the box thinking, sharing ideas and building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Who can apply
To be eligible to apply, you must have completed your university degree within the last five years or be in your final year of study. At the time of commencing our program, you must have completed all your course requirements.
The program starts in February 2025. You must be an Australian citizen and willing to undergo police, character and health checks as required.
Next steps
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today.
Application close 11 April 2024
To find out more, please visit our website www.ato.gov.au/grads
