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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
At the ATO, we want to make it easier for the community to do the right thing. As a Law graduate, you’ll get to work with industry leaders in developing taxation and superannuation policies and legislation to guide Australians in their tax obligations. You’ll get the opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team in conducting research and analysis to providing advice. Our Law graduates get to develop their skills within an area of specialisation based on policy and legislation.
You could:
- assist with the delivery of non-tax legal and dispute resolution services through the provision of procedural, operational and legal support
- analyse, interpret and apply legislation, policies, practices and precedents in the resolution of legal matters; under the direction of more senior employees or escalating cases where appropriate
- assist with managing disputes in a range of jurisdictions on behalf of the ATO in relation to non-tax legal matter.
You’ll receive tailored training and mentoring from subject matter experts to enable you to reach your full potential.
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
