Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
We value the contribution Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring as employees of the ATO.
We recognise the importance of recruiting and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are taking action to achieve this through our:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment affirmative measure
We have an important role to play in supporting the financial wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As an organisation, we are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous employees to reflect the diversity of the Australian community. To achieve this, we:
- apply an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment affirmative measureExternal Link to some of our vacancies
- offer ATO programs exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If we apply an affirmative measure to a vacancy:
- we let you know in the job advertisement and on the application form
- the position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- we use a competitive process to assess suitability, with our assessment focused on the work-related qualities required for the position.
Confirmation of heritage
To be eligible for employment under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affirmative measure, you need to provide confirmation of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
You do this by providing us a copy of a document from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation. The document must confirm or endorse that you:
- are an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person or both an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
- identify as an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person or both an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person
- are accepted by your community as being an Aboriginal person or Torres Strait Islander person or both an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person.
As this can take some time to organise, ensure you do this early in the process.
Our development program
The Evergreen program is an entry-level development program exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It's an ongoing role, with regular on-the-job training where you can complete a formal qualification as part of the 12-month program. As a participant, you have the opportunity for promotion to a higher salary when you complete the program.
You'll need to provide confirmation of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage to be eligible for this program.
Support
We offer you career and development support through our:
- Moondani staff network for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Kawutilin ally network, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and initiatives in the workplace
- Diversity Human Resource Officers, who support the delivery of the ATO's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
- Indigenous Liaison Officers who give advice and support to staff including specialist advice for situations and initiatives affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Indigenous employee roundtable events, which give opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to participate in tailored career development activities, connection to culture and networking
- ATO Indigenous mobility and development program to support career growth and provide varied experiences within the ATO
- cultural or ceremonial leave, including leave to attend NAIDOCExternal Link activities.
Apply today
Take a look at what we can offer you, what we look for and how to apply at Careers.
So you're ready when you find a great job to apply for, see our recruitment process.
Check out our ATO CareersExternal Link portal, where you can:
- search for jobs
- set up job alerts
- submit your application.