2025 ATO Graduate Program - Cyber Security

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

Our graduate program offers a starting salary of $70,280, plus 15.4% 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  

Keeping Australians safe from ever-evolving cyber security threats is critical. As an ATO Cyber Security graduate, you’ll be a part of a team that protects Australians by delivering a range of policies programs and processes. Your work will protect the confidentiality and integrity of data holdings across the tax and superannuation ecosystem. You’ll be part of a globally recognised, leading IT capability. Our program offers an opportunity 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 development and monitoring of access control in IT systems.

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