2026 ATO Graduate Program Australian Taxation Office location Sydney. Starting $72,951 per year.

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.

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.