Eligibility and applying for the ATO Jumpstart Program
Applications for the ATO Jumpstart Program are closed.
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Eligibility
You must meet certain requirements to apply for the ATO Jumpstart Program.
To be eligible to apply you must:
- be an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- identify as an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- be accepted in your community as being an Aboriginal person and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- provide confirmation of heritage documents
- be an Australian citizen
We require applicants to provide their confirmation of heritage within six weeks of the program application closing date. This is to ensure that we provide positions in our program only to people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage – keeping our opportunities fair.
About you
You will demonstrate:
- a commitment to learn new skills
- a willingness to learn or improve competency in using computer programs
- flexibility and willingness to work independently
- the ability to be a team player
- the ability to take a proactive approach to work
- the ability to embrace challenges.
Application process
If you're eligible to apply for the Jumpstart Program, start by lodging your application.
We will assess your application, and if you move to the next stage:
- we will ask you to attend a virtual interview
- we'll make a preliminary decision and conduct final checks
- you'll receive an offer if you're successful.
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Lodging your application
The first stage of the application process is completed online. You need to provide:
- personal information
- education level and any work experience
- evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Have this information ready when you start your application.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email from us.
To check, log in to ATO CareersExternal Link and click on My profile then My emails. If you don't see your acknowledgement email, email us at EntryLevelPrograms@ato.gov.au.
You can also log in to ATO CareersExternal Link and update your personal details at any time. However, you can't change other details in your application such as your employment and education history. If there are issues that affect the information in your application, email us at EntryLevelPrograms@ato.gov.au.
When to lodge
Applications for the 2022 Jumpstart Program open from 17 May 2022 and close 6 June 2022.
Reviewing your application
Once we receive your application, we will assess it, and let you know if you've progressed to the next stage.
Interview
You may be asked to attend a virtual interview with a panel of ATO staff.
The interview is designed to assess your suitability and interest in the Jumpstart Program.
Preliminary decision
At this point we'll review your performance and suitability.
Final checks and offer
We'll conduct a few pre-employment checks. Any offer of employment will be subject to the results of the checks.
You must agree to have a criminal history records check. You'll be asked to provide information about yourself and allow us to check this with relevant authorities such as the Australian Federal Police.
If successful, you can accept your formal offer and start your new job at the ATO in October 2022.
There are certain requirements to be met for the ATO Jumpstart Program. Eligible applicants can apply for the program by following this application process.