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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   

A career in numbers? Makes sense at the ATO.

As a taxation graduate, you’ll get an opportunity to help manage and shape one of the best tax and super administration systems in the world. You’ll work on projects of national importance that directly contribute to funding critical infrastructure. 

You’ll get the opportunity to experience a range of client engagement activities including: 

• provide expertise on policy, procedures, legislation, and frameworks to resolve complex issues.
• conduct and support client engagement activities, including early engagements, verifications, risk reviews, audits, and advice on client obligations.
• liaise professionally with clients or intermediaries on sensitive issues to influence outcomes, obtain information, and provide advice through various channels.
• review and research business processes to recommend and implement more efficient outcomes.
• contribute to projects, strategies, and initiatives that support and deliver assurance.
• conduct quality assurance activities and develop strategies to address findings within established guidelines.

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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