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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 $81,265, 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   

Byte into your future.

As an IT graduate, you’ll dive into one of the largest IT infrastructures in the county, working with state-of-the-art tools and systems. You'll be at the forefront of designing, delivering, managing, and protecting the technology solutions and services that power the ATO. Your work will not only push the boundaries of technology but also directly benefit the community by ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the revenue system.

You’ll be part of a globally recognised, leading IT capability. Our program offers an opportunity for you to gain an in-depth insight into information security, privacy, and compliance issues and collaborate with others to drive cyber security initiatives forward. 

You could: 

• assist in developing and applying strategies to configure, administer, and maintain security in IT systems
• participate in the design and coordination of security changes required to IT environments and provide advice to clients
• analyse technical issues and research and develop design options to provide solutions
• contribute to the development and monitoring of access control in IT systems.

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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