Applications now open
Applications for the 2027 ATO Graduate Program are now open and close 9 April 2026.
Apply nowHow to apply to the ATO Graduate Program
You'll need to complete the online application and provide:
- details of your qualifications (including your current academic transcript as an attachment – maximum 3 MB)
- a statement verifying your qualifications if you have overseas qualifications (as an attachment – maximum 3 MB).
Note: Make sure to save your application regularly to ensure you don't lose any data (the page will time out if it's inactive for more than 30 minutes).
For affirmative measures applications, select the relevant application form – these will be listed as either:
- 'Graduate affirmative measure – Indigenous'External Link
- 'Graduate affirmative measure – Disability'External Link.
Note: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples need to provide confirmation of your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply for an affirmative measure position.
Apply nowHow to apply for data and human resources streams
Applications for the data and human resources (HR) stream open 2 March and close 13 April 2026.
Apply for the data streamExternal Link or HR streamExternal Link via the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP). Don't apply via the ATO.
When you submit your application within the AGGP portal, you select the ATO and any other preferred government agencies you'd like to work for.
Apply now - data stream Apply now - HR streamAfter you apply
Once you've submitted your online application for the ATO Graduate Program, either through the ATO or the AGGP portal, you'll receive an acknowledgment email confirming we've received your application.
If you don't receive an acknowledgment email, check that your application was received by logging into eRecruitmentExternal Link and selecting My profile then View emails.
You can also update your personal details at any time by logging into eRecruitment. However, you can't change any other details in your application.
If there are issues with your application, email us at EntryLevelPrograms@ato.gov.au.
Recruitment process
You'll need to perform well in each assessment to progress to the next stage. The stages include:
- application
- online assessment activities
- online interview.
You'll receive notification of the outcome of each stage, even if you're not successful.
Timeline
The timing of the recruitment process stages are:
- Applications open – 2 March 2026
- Applications close – 9 April 2026
- Application screening – March and April 2026
- Online assessment – late April 2026
- Assessment centre – May and June 2026
- Referee reports – July and August 2026
- Merit pool notifications – mid August 2026
- Commencement of security checks and offers – September 2026
- Program commences –1 February 2027.
Stage 1: application
Complete the online application, including providing an academic transcript. See How to apply for more details.
Apply nowStage 2: assessment activities
These include online:
- skills assessments
- assessment centre activities, including an interview.
Stage 3: preliminary decision
After a referee check, we'll add suitable graduates to a merit pool. The merit pool is not ranked. We'll use the merit pool to fill positions in the program.
If you're unsuccessful, you can get feedback about your assessment centre performance after the selection process has finished.
Stage 4: final checks
We confirm your availability for the graduate program and complete the following checks:
- We'll confirm you were an Australian citizen at the time you submitted your application.
- If you're still studying, we'll confirm you're on track to complete your university qualifications by 31 December 2026.
- We'll conduct our integrity checks.
Some roles within our graduate program need additional security clearances. We'll let you know if this applies to you.
Stage 5: offers
Successful applicants will receive a formal offer. This will include your start date.
We anticipate making offers from September 2026.
Apply now