Streams and locations

Graduate streams

We have hundreds of graduate positions each year, across 6 streams:

• Data
• Design
• Human resources (HR)
• Information technology (IT)
• Marketing and communication (M&C)
• Taxation and law

We offer these across numerous locations, through the ATO Graduate Program.

Not sure which stream to apply for? You can check our Which stream to apply for section which lists a range of degrees and suggested streams to match.

Find out more about who can apply for our graduate program.

Data

We're looking for graduates with qualifications in data, including data science, statistics, technology, engineering, mathematics and more.

Work with one of the largest data collection agencies in the Australian Government. Data is our most critical and fastest growing asset. You'll unlock the potential in data and convert it into breakthrough insights and actions. Our data professionals have the power of a large agency backing them to work on interesting projects that make a difference to the Australian community.

Hear from data graduate – Linxi

Linxi talks about her experience as a data graduate.

What you might be involved in

Your work in the data stream could include the following.

• Data insights and decision making: Converting data into breakthrough insights and actions to deliver value for taxpayers, staff, and partner agencies. Using data analysis modelling techniques to address problems and support data-driven decision making.
• Systems and data management: Designing, building and maintaining systems to collect, process, and manage large volumes of data efficiently.
• Governance and advanced techniques: Establishing and overseeing data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) governance. Using advanced analytical, statistical, and programming skills to collect, analyse, and interpret data.
• Technology implementation: Implementing new technologies to enhance our work.

Shape your data career with us. Explore the career opportunities at the ATO in data and analytics.

The data stream is great because it caters to everyone of all levels of technical ability. The structured learning environment helps people progress technical skills, as well as learn about the different data roles in the broad digital landscape. – Matthew, data graduate

How to apply for the data stream

We are participating in the data stream of the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP). You must apply through the AGGP data stream applicationExternal Link and selection process. You can then select your preferred Australian Government agencies, including the ATO.

Applications for the data stream open 2 March 2026 and close 13 April 2026.

Locations for the data stream

Positions will be offered in:

• Adelaide
• Albury
• Brisbane (City, Upper Mount Gravatt)
• Canberra
• Hobart
• Melbourne (Box Hill, City)
• Newcastle
• Perth
• Sydney (City)

Find out who can apply for our program and which stream to apply for.

Design

The design stream at the ATO offers much more than graphic design work.

We're looking for graduates with qualifications in human-centred and user experience design, visual communication, behavioural sciences, business and systems analysis, research and more.

Use design and behavioural insights to solve complex problems, making a positive impact on the Australian community.

Hear from design graduate – Andrea

Andrea talks about her experience as a design graduate.

What you might be involved in

Your work in the design stream could include the following.

• Design and user experience: Human-centred, print and digital, content and visual, service, user experience and user interface design.
• Behavioural analysis: Research, evaluation and behavioural insights.
• Systems and solutions: Systems thinking, solution design, business process mapping, intervention design and testing impact.

The best part of the design stream is that it gave me reassurance that I am a highly skilled graduate who brings genuine value to the organisation. It validated my aspirations and gave me the confidence to aim high, even from my very first rotation. – Christopher, design graduate

Locations for the design stream

Positions will be offered in:

• Adelaide
• Brisbane (City, Upper Mount Gravatt)
• Canberra

Find out who can apply for our program and which stream to apply for.

Human resources

We're looking for graduates with qualifications in human resources (HR) management, business administration, psychology, behavioural sciences, and employee relations.

Working in our HR team you'll play a part in shaping an innovative and dynamic workplace. You'll have the opportunity to drive important initiatives and support the growth and success of our diverse workforce. Plus, you'll be part of a team that champions employee well-being and professional development, making a real difference every day.

Hear from HR graduate – Namrata

Namrata talks about her experience as an HR graduate.

What you might be involved in

Your work in the HR stream could include the following.

• Recruitment and onboarding: Guiding stakeholders through the recruitment process, including planning, designing, assessing, and onboarding.
• Training and development: Creating and implementing training solutions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Workforce strategy: Designing and delivering workforce strategies to build a future-ready workforce.
• Industrial relations: Advising on industrial relations and working with union and employee representatives.
• HR policies and support: Helping employees access their entitlements and supporting managers with HR policies.
• Health, safety and performance: Shaping health, safety, and performance practices and resolving complex investigations and complaints.

Shape your HR career with us. Explore the career opportunities at the ATO in human resources.

I've had the privilege of working on key strategic initiatives to enhance organisational capability across all agency employment levels. I've also had the opportunity to collaborate with senior leaders, craft business strategies and provide HR advice to managers aligned with policy and legislation. – Mackenzie, HR graduate

How to apply for the HR stream

We're participating in the HR stream of the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP).

You must apply through the AGGP HR stream applicationExternal Link and selection process. You can then select your preferred Australian Government agencies, including the ATO.

Applications for the HR stream close on 13 April 2026.

Locations for the HR stream

Positions will be offered in:

• Brisbane (City, Upper Mount Gravatt)
• Canberra
• Melbourne (City)
• Sydney (City)

Find out who can apply for our program and which stream to apply for.

Information technology

We're looking for graduates with qualifications in information technology (IT), computer science, cyber security, data science and more.

Work with one of the largest IT infrastructures in the country, working alongside top IT, digital and cyber security experts. Be at the cutting edge of technology, developing innovative solutions. You'll contribute to high profile IT projects that benefit all Australians.

Hear from IT graduate – Pierre

Pierre talks about his experience as an IT graduate.

What you might be involved in

Your work in the IT stream could include the following.

• Information and knowledge management: Working with information and knowledge management systems to accumulate, store and share knowledge.
• Database and technology development: Developing and implementing databases and technology strategies to meet business needs.
• Stakeholder collaboration: Identifying system needs, writing code, and providing technical expertise.
• Procurement: Maximising the return on our IT spend to achieve business objectives.
• Data protection: Protecting the data holdings of millions of Australians.
• Service management: Managing the end-to-end delivery of IT services from planning to deployment.
• Technical support: Troubleshooting to resolve operational and technical issues.
• System testing: Conducting function and system testing of the interfaces and systems.

Shape your IT career with us. Explore the career opportunities at the ATO in digital and information technology.

The IT stream has provided me with the strong foundation required to build a career in a technology-driven landscape. Through rotations and mentorship, I’ve gained clarity on my interests and strengths, feeling more confident in pursuing a career that integrates my passion for problem-solving with my technical abilities. – Tejit, IT graduate

Locations for the IT stream

Positions will be offered in:

• Adelaide
• Albury
• Brisbane (City, Upper Mount Gravatt)
• Canberra
• Melbourne (City)
• Wollongong

Find out who can apply for our program and which stream to apply for.

Marketing and communication

We're looking for graduates with qualifications in marketing, communications, market research or public relations.

Our tailored communications reach all Australians, empowering them to understand and manage their tax and super.

Hear from marketing graduate – Zarina

Zarina talks about her experience as a marketing graduate.

What you might be involved in

Your work in marketing and communication (M&C) could involve the following.

• Communication strategies: Designing, delivering and evaluating effective communication strategies and advertising campaigns.
• Strategic advice: Using our experience, research, data, and insights to provide valuable strategic communication and audience advice.
• Content creation: Creating compelling and meaningful communication and multimedia content for internal and external audiences.
• Digital engagement: Gaining and maintaining attention online with trending social media content and quality website content.
• Brand management: Managing our brand through all touchpoints to increase trust and recognition.

Shape your marketing and communication career with us. Explore the career opportunities at the ATO in marketing and communication.

In the M&C stream, no 2 days are the same. I've worked on content, campaigns, articles, stakeholder meetings and more. This hands-on experience has given me the confidence and skills to step into future roles. – Dinithee, marketing and communication graduate

Locations for the M&C stream

Positions will be offered in:

• Adelaide
• Brisbane (City, Upper Mount Gravatt)
• Canberra
• Melbourne (City)

Find out who can apply for our program and which stream to apply for.

Taxation and law

We're looking for graduates with qualifications in law, accounting, finance, commerce, economics, business and more.

As part of the taxation and law stream, you'll help us manage and shape Australia’s tax and superannuation systems so we can collect tax to fund essential services for Australians. You’ll apply your expertise to real-world challenges, influence compliance strategies, and contribute to programs that maintain trust in the tax system.

Hear from law graduate – Sui

Sui talks about his experience as a taxation graduate.

Hear from accounting graduate – Aman

Aman talks about his experience as an accounting graduate.

What you might be involved in

Your work in the taxation stream could include the following.

• Tax avoidance and compliance: Detect and investigate tax avoidance or evasion and taking firm action on areas of suspected tax fraud. Apply your knowledge of trusts, international tax, GST, and complex commercial arrangements to ensure fairness and compliance.
• Audit and data analysis: Use advanced electronic tools to extract and analyse large volumes of financial data, uncover patterns of behaviour and identify risk indicators. Provide insights that inform compliance strategies, and support evidence for audits, court proceedings or disciplinary actions.
• Criminal investigations: Work on fraud cases, profile suspects, interpret intelligence, collect evidence and prepare court documents to prosecute offenders.
• Client engagement: Communicate directly with taxpayers and their representatives to resolve a diverse range of issues, provide professional guidance and deliver updates on key case outcomes, improving their trust.
• Financial reporting: Review and interpret financial statements, transaction data and business practices to assess compliance. Prepare reports that inform audits, risk assessments, taxpayer outcomes and strategic planning.
• Economics: Monitoring Australia's economy, assessing the performance of tax and super systems, forecasting shortfalls. Estimating the impact of compliance interventions on taxpayer behaviour.
• Law: Work across areas such as litigation, policy design, law interpretation, and prosecutions. Provide expert guidance on legal issues, contribute to compliance strategies and policy design, prepare court documents, and resolve disputes.

There have been incredible opportunities to build my technical skills through hands-on learning and exposure to fascinating cases and projects. Being able to work alongside industry professionals on real-world projects has been the perfect launchpad for my professional growth. – Lucas, taxation and law graduate

Shape your career in tax with us. Explore the career opportunities at the ATO in tax, super, audit and assurance, accounting and finance and law.

Note: Our graduate program does not incorporate practical legal training, Chartered Accountants' (CA ANZ) or Certified Practicing Accountants (CPA) accreditation. You can explore these when you complete the graduate program, through our Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) or study leave options.

Locations for the taxation and law stream

Positions will be offered in:

• Adelaide
• Albury
• Brisbane (City, Upper Mount Gravatt)
• Canberra
• Dandenong
• Geelong
• Gosford
• Hobart
• Melbourne (Box Hill, City, Moonee Ponds)
• Newcastle
• Perth
• Sydney (City, Parramatta, Penrith)
• Townsville
• Wollongong

Find out who can apply for our program and which stream to apply for.

Which stream to apply for

Find your degree and suggested graduate stream in the following table.

Degree completed in the last 5 years	Suggested stream
Accounting	Taxation or Data
Advertising	M&C
Actuarial studies	Taxation or Data
Analytics	Data
Application development	IT or Data
Artificial intelligence	IT or Data
Auditing	Taxation
Behavioural economics, Behavioural science or Behavioural insights	Design
Business analysis	IT, Data or Design
Business informatics	IT or Data
Business information systems	IT or Data
Business intelligence	Data
Business management or administration	Taxation
Business process mapping and optimisation	IT, Data or Design
Cloud computing and networking	IT or Data
Commerce	Taxation or Data
Communications	M&C
Computer science	IT or Data
Computing	IT or Data
Computer programming	IT or Data
Cyber security	IT
Data mining	Data
Data science	IT or Data
Design (graphic, web, digital, communication, business process, service innovation, human centred, industrial, solution, business analysis, system analysis, systems thinking, strategic)	Design or M&C
Econometrics	Data
Economics	Taxation or Data
Engineering (chemical, biomedical, data, IT, software, surveying)	IT or Data
Finance	Taxation or Data
Government and public management	Taxation
Human resources	HR
Information systems	IT or Data
Information technology (IT)	IT or Data
IT services and strategy	IT
Journalism	M&C
Law	Taxation
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning	IT or Data
Marketing	M&C
Market research	M&C
Mathematical science	Data
Mathematics	Data
Mathematical modelling	Data
Media production	M&C
Physics	Data
Procurement	Taxation
Public relations	M&C
Psychology	HR, Data or Design
Research	Data or Design
Risk and intelligence analysts	Data
Robotics	IT or Data
Science (IT/data science/STEM related majors)	IT or Data
Software engineering	IT or Data
Statistics	Data
System analysis	IT or Design
Taxation	Taxation
Technology	Data
Visual communication	Design
Writing	M&C

Locations

We have offices in almost every state and territory, including regional areas. We could have an office near you!

You'll work in the city specified in your official letter of offer. If you're in a major city, you might work in various offices within the metropolitan area, exploring different roles and responsibilities.

The locations listed for each stream show where we plan to place graduates. We offer hybrid workplace arrangements, allowing you to work from home part of the week, as agreed with your manager.

If you need to relocate for your position, you may be offered an allowance to assist with relocation costs.