About the Evergreen Program

The Evergreen Program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples looking for an entry level role in government. It is run by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

The Evergreen Program can offer you:

• $64,095 plus 15.4% super in a permanent role with a promotion to the next level upon successful completion with a salary of $75,431 plus 15.4% super
• A Certificate IV
• 4 weeks holiday leave, plus 1 week of paid leave over the Christmas shutdown
• A supportive cohort of other Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander participants to work and learn with
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee networks and Indigenous Liaison Officers
• Support from a dedicated career development manager
• Flex time and flexible working arrangements

During the program, you will experience two roles. Some of the roles you could do include:

• Client engagement
• Administration officer
• Client experience officer
• Digital officer
• Communication officer

About the ATO

We have a culture that will support you to explore and grow. Your role with us will help build a better Australia by funding services and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals.

You could be part of a team that:

• supports the community to get their tax right
• creates a fair playing field by identifying crime and fraud
• protects data from cyber-attacks

We have offices across Australia including regional areas. It’s likely that we have an office near you.

When to apply and application process

Applications open from 14 March and close on 11pm AEST 14April 2025.

When applying for the Evergreen Program:

• Lodge your application online at ATO Careers page. The application form is also available on ato.gov.au/evergreen.
• Skills assessment and Interviews from April - May 2025
• Security and reference checks from June 2025
• Letters of offer sent from July to August 2025
• Program commences September 2025 (for successful applicants)

Are you eligible?

These positions are only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We'll ask you to provide your Confirmation of Heritage prior to issuing a job offer. We acknowledge that Confirmation of Heritage is a sensitive matter and understand the complex history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We understand that in some cases obtaining official Confirmation of Heritage documentation can take some time, so we recommend you start the process as soon as possible. If you need help, reach out to evergreenprogram@ato.gov.au.

This means confirming that you:

• are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• are accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

Position locations:

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

For more information:

Visit ato.gov.au/evergreen or email evergreenprogram@ato.gov.au.