This is a 2027 ATO Graduate Program - Taxation and Accounting role with Australian Taxation Office based in Canberra, ACT, AU
== Australian Taxation Office ==

Role Seniority - graduate

More about the 2027 ATO Graduate Program - Taxation and Accounting role at Australian Taxation Office

Position Description

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Graduate Program offers opportunities across law, accounting, commerce, data, IT, design, Human Resources and marketing and communication.

At the ATO, your degree is just the beginning. With our broad range of careers, you can explore different roles and projects and shape your future. Whether you’re interested in influencing policy, driving smarter decision-making, building cutting-edge systems or creating innovative content, this is where your career soars.

About the ATO

The ATO manages Australia’s tax and super systems to help build a better Australia by funding services and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. Our graduates are empowered to think big, turn ideas into action and work together to deliver results that matter, like:

making it easier for people to manage their tax and super helping businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities (like lodging returns and paying the right amount) delivering ATO services that are simple, clear and easy to use.

As a graduate, you’ll be encouraged to put your ideas into practice, working together to deliver outcomes that benefit the community.

What we offer opportunities to explore different careers with job rotations across various business areas, roles and projects career growth and progression a competitive salary of $75,431 plus 15.4% super, with a pay rise to $84,028, plus 15.4% super, after completing the program work-life balance with flexible work options, including hybrid work-from-home arrangements, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives tailored support, training and mentorship offices located across Australia, including most states and territories and some regional areas.

What you’ll do

Calculate your career success As part of one of the leading tax administration agencies in the world, you’ll work on cases to resolve taxpayer matters and prioritise compliance. Working alongside accounting professionals, you’ll gain unparalleled industry experience as you conduct audits, investigate financial data and engage with taxpayers, agents and businesses.

With a qualification in finance, accounting, commerce, economics or business, the Taxation & Law stream could be the formula for your career growth. You could:

provide expertise on policy, procedures, legislation, and frameworks to resolve complex issues conduct and support taxpayer engagement activities, including early engagements, verifications, risk reviews, audits, and advice on taxpayer obligations liaise professionally with taxpayers or intermediaries on sensitive issues to influence outcomes, obtain information, and provide advice through various channels review and research business processes to recommend and implement more efficient outcomes contribute to projects, strategies, and initiatives that support and deliver assurance conduct quality assurance activities and develop strategies to address findings within established guidelines.

Check out Aman’s story to see a day in the life of a Taxation & Law graduate.

Who you are

We’re looking for graduates with fresh perspectives, creative ideas and strong critical thinking skills to help improve core Australian Government initiatives. If you’re driven, ambitious and passionate about your career and enjoy meaningful work that benefits the community, this is the opportunity for you.

Who can apply

Graduates who have completed their university degree in the last 5 years (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026) can apply.

Still studying? You can apply for a paid internship at the ATO through the University Partnership Employment Program while you complete your studies.

Next steps Ready to shape your career? Visit ato.gov.au/grads

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Taxation Office team will be there to support your growth.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

✅ Resolving taxpayer matters
🔍 Conducting audits
📞 Engaging with taxpayers

Key Strengths

🧠 Critical thinking
💬 Communication
📊 Analytical skills
📈 Project management
🤝 Teamwork
🔄 Adaptability

A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Taxation Office not with Hatch.