Australian Taxation Office

Position Description

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Graduate Program offers opportunities across law, accounting, commerce, data, IT, design, Human Resources and marketing and communication. 

At the ATO, your degree is just the beginning. With our broad range of careers, you can explore different roles and projects and shape your future. Whether you’re interested in influencing policy, driving smarter decision-making, building cutting-edge systems or creating innovative content, this is where your career soars.

About the ATO

The ATO manages Australia’s tax and super systems to help build a better Australia by funding services and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. Our graduates are empowered to think big, turn ideas into action and work together to deliver results that matter, like:

• making it easier for people to manage their tax and super
• helping businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities (like lodging returns and paying the right amount)
• delivering ATO services that are simple, clear and easy to use.

As a graduate, you’ll be encouraged to put your ideas into practice, working together to deliver outcomes that benefit the community.

What we offer 

• opportunities to explore different careers with job rotations across various business areas, roles and projects
• career growth and progression
• a competitive salary of $75,431 plus 15.4% super, with a pay rise to $84,028, plus 15.4% super, after completing the program
• work-life balance with flexible work options, including hybrid work-from-home arrangements, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
• tailored support, training and mentorship
• offices located across Australia, including most states and territories and some regional areas.

What you’ll do   

Become a HR superstar.

As a graduate, you’ll play an integral role in ensuring the welfare, success and learning of the ATO’s most valuable asset - its people. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape an environment that fosters the growth and wellbeing of ATO employees and drive real change to the future of the organisation.

With a qualification in HR or psychology, the HR stream is your first step to becoming a people, policy and performance professional. You could: 

• apply knowledge, skills and experience to understand, analyse and maintain human resource records and data
• work collaboratively with a supportive team to provide advice and information on a range of human resource topics
• liaise with business partners to understand their needs and interpret a variety of legislation, policies, and procedures to provide advice and information.

Who you are  

We’re looking for graduates with fresh perspectives, creative ideas and strong critical thinking skills to help improve core Australian Government initiatives. If you’re driven, ambitious and passionate about your career and enjoy meaningful work that benefits the community, this is the opportunity for you.

Who can apply

Graduates who have completed their university degree in the last 5 years (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026) can apply. 

Still studying? You can apply for a paid internship at the ATO through the University Partnership Employment Program while you complete your studies.

Next steps    

Ready to shape your career? 

Applications for the HR stream close 13 April 2026.