Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Design Graduate Program (Feb 2027)
Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 70280 / Year
- 5-10 vacancies
- Opens 2 Mar 2026
- Apply by 31 Mar 2026
- Start date 4 Feb 2027
What we provide?
- a full-time, 12-month, award-winning graduate program
- a competitive starting salary $70,280 (plus 15.4% super) as an APS3
- an excellent social and networking base with fellow graduates
- inspiring work rotations to develop your skills and explore different areas of interest
- work-life balance including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
- career progression to a permanent APS 4 level role of more than $86,800 ($75,279 plus 15.4% super), relevant to your stream, when you complete the program.
What you’ll do
At the ATO, we strive to design solutions that turn problems upside down, building cutting-edge systems that engage, and make it easier to do the right thing. As a design graduate, you’ll work with leading industry leaders to tackle challenges and provide solutions to support outcomes helping the Australian community.
You’ll be part of a globally recognised, leading design capability. Our program offers an opportunity for you to contribute to the development of user-focused products and services, using robust design tools. You could:
- deliver a range of design services through design thinking and apply design principles to achieve outcomes
- provide sound advice and recommendations supporting business decisions
- build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of tailored business outcomes.
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 2027. You must be an Australian citizen and willing to undergo police, character and health checks as required.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
About the employer
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
At the ATO, you'll do work you can't do anywhere else. Work that is meaningful, diverse, and challenging.
Pros and cons of working at Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
Pros
The flexibility, culture, and career opportunities.
Great friendly culture at the workplace where team leaders and colleagues are always willing to assist.
Flexible working hours. Providing plenty of training.
The graduate program is structured well... It’s the best program that I have ever experienced (and know of).
It provides a supportive and inclusive environment for career progression and learning.
Cons
A lot of bureaucracy that isn't managed well.
Even for internal job applications, people are put in merit pools and go through a tedious job application process.
The pay increase from year to year could be better.
The limited team building or social activities available.
The procedural nature of every task limits the ability to work freely with creativity.