Australian Taxation Office

(ATO)

What is an interesting piece of work that the organisation has recently engaged in? The ATO was charged with assisting the community with the Government’s stimulus measures in providing Job Keeper Payments, Early Release of Superannuation, cashflow boost for employers and other projects. We have also made significant changes in the digital space with improving digital advancement of our taxation and superannuation systems.

How does the organisation seek its employees? We advertise through ATO Careers on our website for everyday recruitment, and for our Entry Level Programs, such as our Graduate Program, we advertise with Seek, GradAustralia and GradConnect, who link to most jobs boards in Universities across Australia.

What qualities does the ATO look for in future graduates? Change fit - Adapts to change, supports change initiatives and assists others on their change journey Client service - Empathises, advocates and delivers products and services to best meet client needs Collaboration - Builds relationships, collaborates and values the contribution of others Communication - Communicates clearly, actively listens to others and responds with respect Data literacy - Sources, analyses and uses data and information to inform decisions and drive value Digital - Uses digital technology

Located in all capital cities, states and territories (except no office in Northern Territory) ato.gov.au entrylevelprograms@ ato.gov.au

to maximise outcomes Innovation - Generates and implements ideas to improve our work Planning and delivery - Plans and manages work with integrity to deliver quality outcomes Problem solving - Analyses and understands a problem, considers the broader context and develops practical solutions to best address needs Graduates and employees do not need to excel in all these areas, however we expect all Graduates and employees to have a basic skillset in all areas as a minimum and excelling in areas their skills/ qualifications align with.

Does the ATO offer opportunities to students who are still studying, and how can individuals apply? Yes we do. We have a University Partnership Employment Program that enables students to work part-time with the ATO whilst studying.

Does the ATO offer opportunities for graduates, and how can individuals apply? Yes, we run a Graduate Program and applications open on 7th March and close 8th April.

What is the ATO’s focus? The ATO’s purpose is to contribute to the economic and social wellbeing of Australians by fostering willing participation in the tax and superannuation systems. We have two aspirations for 2023: • building trust and confidence; • being streamlined, integrated and data-driven.

What kind of work do employees at the ATO do? The ATO is a large organisation that requires skills from many industries throughout the community, for example, IT, HR, Data Analytics, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Law, Commerce, Business and Design.