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2026 ATO Graduate Program

Australian Taxation Office
Canberra, ACT
A$72,951 p/a
Accounting → Taxation
Full-time
On-site

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Join the award-winning 2026 ATO Graduate Program

Are you a recent university graduate ready to make BIG things happen? Be part of an award-winning graduate program at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

About the ATO

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.

The ATO Graduate Program

We have hundreds of positions available across the country for graduates of Data, IT, Law, Accounting, Commerce, Design, HR, Communications and more. No matter your degree, there’s a role for you.

Work alongside experts, receive mentoring, and gain on-the-job training to build your skills and networks.

Program highlights:

  • 12-month program to accelerate your career
  • a competitive salary of $72,951, (plus 15.4% super)
  • 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 provisions, flexible hours and working arrangements. Plus, you’ll get support for your physical and mental health, so you can be your best.

What you'll achieve

After completing our Graduate Program, you'll have:

  • promotion to the APS 4 level
  • a salary of $84,028 plus 15.4% super
  • the potential to earn up to $91,199 plus 15.4% super, as an APS4 officer
  • the opportunity for further study and qualifications, with potential tuition assistance available in some cases.

How to apply

Ready to make big things happen?

Apply today ato.gov.au/grads.

Important dates

  • Applications open: 3 March
  • Applications close: 10 April 2025, at 11:00 pm AEST.
  • Program starts: February 2026

Eligibility

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.

Position locations

We have offices in almost every state and territory, including regional areas.

Positions are available in Adelaide, Albury, Box Hill, Brisbane, Canberra, Dandenong, Gosford, Hobart, Melbourne, Moonee Ponds, Newcastle, Parramatta, Penrith, Perth, Sydney, Townsville, Upper Mount Gravatt, and Wollongong.

For more info:

Not finished your degree yet? Check out our University Paid Internship Program

About Australian Taxation Office

Burnie, TAS, Australia
Administration & Office Support
5001-10000 employees

The ATO is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity within the Treasury portfolio.

It serves 4 Ministers:

Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP

Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Small Business, the Hon Julie Collins MP

Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones MP

Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP.

The ATO is led by Rob Heferen, Commissioner of Taxation and Registrar of the Australian Business Register and the Australian Business Registry Services and is supported by the Executive Committee and other corporate committees.

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