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Position Description

Our award-winning Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Graduate Program offers opportunities for graduates from various fields including data, IT, accounting, commerce, law, design, HR, and communications. Graduates can be part of a team that combats crime and fraud, creates and delivers programs to support the community, and protects the data of millions of people.

You’ll have five careers in your life. The ATO could give you, well, all of them! With so many different careers at the ATO, the possibilities are endless. Maybe you’re interested in building cutting-edge systems or influencing policy. Or maybe designing solutions to turn problems upside down is more your style. Great news is, in the graduate program, job rotations, allow you to explore different areas so, you can discover where you want your career to take you.

Haven’t finished your degree? No worries – our University Paid Internship Program could be for you.

What we offer 

• a full-time, 12-month, award-winning graduate program
• a competitive starting salary of $72,951 (plus 15.4% super) with a guaranteed pay rise to $84,028, plus 15.4% super, after completing the program
• tailored training and mentoring from subject matter experts to enable you to reach your full potential
• job rotations so you can explore different areas and discover where you want your career to take you
• endless opportunities for career progression
• work-life balance with generous leave, flexible hours, and working arrangements. Plus, you’ll get support for your physical and mental health so you can be your best
• offices in almost every state and territory, including regional areas.

What you’ll do   

Be data-driven and STEM-Savvy

At the ATO, we take pride in being a data-driven organisation as we continue to use data in smarter ways to improve decisions and our services – and we want you to be a part of our innovative approach. Your work will optimise services that in turn help your community. 

You’ll be part of a globally recognised, leading data capability. Your work will contribute to our design solutions that turn problems upside down and build cutting-edge systems. 

You could: 

• convert data into breakthrough insights and actions to deliver value for taxpayers, staff, and partner agencies
• use data analysis modelling techniques to address problems and support data-driven decision making
• design, build, and maintain systems to collect, process, and efficiently manage large volumes of data
• establish and oversee effective data, analytics, and AI governance
• use advanced techniques to collect, analyse, and interpret data using analytical, statistical, and programming skills
• implement new technologies designed and created to enhance the ATO's work.

Apply for the data stream via the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP).

Applications for the data stream close on 31 March 2025.

Who you are  

We’re looking for people with curious minds, who can demonstrate a passion for Australian Government initiatives. If you enjoy outside-the-box thinking, sharing ideas, and building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

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.

Next steps    

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