2025 ATO Graduate Program - Engineering

Join an award-winning grad program

At the ATO, you'll do work you can't do anywhere else. Work that is meaningful, diverse and makes a difference to all Australians. As a grad, you’ll get the opportunity to work with different areas to identify their needs and develop effective solutions to support business outcomes.

Build a career that makes a difference to the lives of all Australians. 

Be part of team that:

• combats crime and fraud
• creates and delivers programs to support the community, and
• protects the data of millions of people.

The ATO Graduate Program will bring out the best in you and help you launch your career. 

Graduate program salary and super

Once you complete the program, you’ll advance to the next APS level, and get a pay rise! Your salary will be $78,290, plus 15.4% super and, as an APS4 officer within the ATO, you can earn up to $84,971, plus 15.4% super.

What we provide 

• an extensive 12-month program
• challenging work rotations to develop your skills and explore different areas of interest
• dedicated training and development opportunities
• a Career Development Manager to support you throughout the year
• a competitive starting salary package of more than $77,000 (including super)
• work-life balance including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
• hybrid workplace arrangements
• an inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• an excellent social and networking base with fellow graduates.

What you’ll do  

At the ATO, we are committed to becoming a contemporary, client-focused organisation driven by digital innovation and transformation. As an Engineering graduate, you’ll work on designing, delivering, managing and protecting technology solutions and services that underpin the ATO’s operations and the broader revenue ecosystem. You’ll be part of a like-minded team seeking new and innovative ways to deliver high quality outcomes.  You’ll be part of a globally recognised, leading engineering capability. Our program offers an opportunity for you to work in one of the leading scaled agile methodologies in the industry. 

You could:   

• support the design, build, test and maintenance of data and analytics solutions
• assist in developing technical solutions to improve access to data and optimise data usage
• work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to exchange information, influence decisions, and help resolve technical or administrative issues

You’ll receive tailored training and mentoring from subject matter experts to enable you to reach your full potential.     

Who you are  

We’re looking for people with curious minds, who can demonstrate a passion for Australian Government initiatives, enjoy outside the box thinking, sharing ideas and building relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

Who can apply 

To be eligible to apply, you must have completed your university degree within the last five years or be in your final year of study. At the time of commencing our program, you must have completed all your course requirements.  

The program starts in February 2025. You must be an Australian citizen and willing to undergo police, character and health checks as required.

Next steps    

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today. 

Application close 11 April 2024 

To find out more, please visit our website www.ato.gov.au/grads