Applications opening soon
Applications for our 2026 Graduate Program open on 3 March and close on 10 April 2025.
Why choose us
We know graduates bring skills, expertise and insights that drive innovation. That's why we invest in our award-winning graduate program.
Join us and build a career that makes a difference to the lives of all Australians. Be part of a team that:
- combats crime and fraud
- creates and delivers programs to support the community
- protects the data of millions of people.
Career opportunities
You'll have 5 careers in your life. The ATO could give you all of them. With so many different careers at the ATO, the possibilities are endless.
Training and development
Unlock your potential – You'll receive mentorship and on-the-job training to build your skills and networks.
Work with experts – You'll receive regular training provided by qualified facilitators to build your knowledge and apply it to your work.
Ongoing learning – After the program, you can continue learning with more training opportunities, including our Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for financial help with tuition fees.
Work-life balance
Your wellbeing matters – Enjoy a healthy work life balance with excellent salary, leave and conditions. Benefit from healthy working hours, flexible work opportunities, generous leave provisions and wellbeing initiatives.
Build connections – Enjoy social events and networking opportunities to make friends and expand your network.
Salary and super
Competitive salary – Start with a graduate salary of $72,951 plus 15.4% super.
Promotion and pay rise – After completing the program you'll be promoted to an APS4 officer. This means your salary increases to $81,265 plus 15.4% super. As an APS4 officer, you can earn up to $91,199 plus 15.4% super. You can also apply for other roles and promotions.
Located across Australia
We have offices in almost every state and territory, including regional areas. Our program includes many graduate streams and locations, so you might find an office near you.
Hear from our graduates
If you like building cutting edge systems, shaping policies, or solving problems creatively, our graduate program is for you. Don't just take our word for it, hear from our graduatesOpens in a new window.
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A transcript of this video is available.
Graduate streams
We have hundreds of graduate positions available each year, across 6 streams.
Data – For graduates of data, statistics, science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Design – For graduates of design, visual communication, behavioural sciences, business and systems analysis or research.
Human Resources – For graduates of HR or psychology.
Information Technology – For graduates of IT, computer science, cyber security or data science and more.
Marketing and Communications – For graduates of marketing, communications, market research or public relations.
Taxation – For graduates of law, finance, accounting, commerce, economics or business.
Job rotations
During the program, you'll complete 2 rotations across different business areas to develop your knowledge, capabilities and business networks. You'll learn about your first business area rotation during your induction.
You'll also get hands-on experience in our frontline operations in a short, once-off placement. Get first-hand understanding of what we do, while helping Australians with their tax and super. You may assist taxpayers via the call centre, myGov or our online chat function. This unique experience gives you insights to innovate and influence decision making in your work.
Who can apply
You can apply for our graduate program if you are an Australian citizen and either:
- completed your university degree within the last 5 years (1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025)
- are in your final year of study.
Before you start our program, you'll need to provide evidence you have successfully completed your qualification (bachelor degree or higher). If your institution participates in My eQualsExternal Link, you need to provide this using My eQuals.
Haven’t finished your degree? No worries – our University Paid Internship Program could be for you.
Recognition of overseas qualifications
If you have international qualifications, you'll need to provide a statement verifying your qualifications.
You can verify your qualifications with the Department of Education, Skills and EmploymentOpens in a new window.
If you have questions about your eligibility, email EntryLevelPrograms@ato.gov.auOpens in a new window
Our ideal candidate
We’re looking for people who are:
- innovative and dynamic – adaptable and flexible while working towards a united goal
- problem solvers – brilliant brains that suggest new ways of doing things
- curious and courageous – enthusiastic and ready to deliver Australian Government initiatives
- resilient – see ideas through to the end
- digitally savvy – use technology to deliver change
- good communicators – help tell the story in many ways
- committed – treat our clients with integrity and empathy.
Learn more about what we are looking for and the ATO Graduate Program recruitment process.
Inclusion and diversity
We’re committed to inclusion and diversity in our workplace. Some positions will be filled using the following affirmative measures: