2025 ATO Graduate Program – Economics

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 

We take pride in being a data-driven organisation by using analytic capabilities and technologies in smarter ways to improve decisions, services, and compliance. As an ATO Economics graduate, you’ll do work that matters to deliver positive outcomes for the Australian community.  You'll assist with analysing Australian and global economies and taxpaying populations. Your work will in turn assist the organisation to understand the overall economic performance of individual taxpayers and businesses. 

You could: 

• assist in the collection and interpretation of data from a variety of sources including financial statements and economic data
• undertake a range of analytical, procedural, operational and administrative activities and apply commonly used financial, econometric or economic analysis techniques
• assist with economic research and analysis across various markets and topics to help provide a better understanding of taxpayer behaviour and environment.

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. If this sounds like you, then 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 to you, we encourage you to apply today.

Applications close 11 April 2024. 

To find out more visit ato.gov.au/grads.