Take off with the **** ATO School Leaver Program
About the ATO
Looking for a different path after school?
At the ATO, you can get paid, learn new skills and gain real work experience from day one.
Whether you're interested in customer service, administration or tech, you'll work towards a nationally recognised qualification while building a career that makes a real impact to the lives of all Australians.
The ATO School Leaver Program
Get hands-on experience in:
Frontline Services
– Help Australians with tax and super by handling enquiries, providing guidance, and maintaining records.
Administration
– Support business operations through records management, stakeholder engagement, preparing documents, and reporting.
IT
– Provide technical support, contribute to digital projects and help deliver contemporary services for Australians.
At the ATO, your Year 12 Certificate can take your career into the stratosphere!
Work alongside industry experts, receive mentoring, and get on-the-job training to build your skills and networks.
Program highlights:
competitive salary starting at $58,608 plus 15.4% super
12-month program
full-time job




work-life balance and flexible work options including generous leave and wellbeing initiatives
multiple job rotations to explore careers across Frontline Services, Administration and IT
tailored support, training and mentorship
What you'll achieve
After completing our School Leaver Program, you'll receive:
a promotion to the APS 2 level
an advancement in salary to $66,274 plus 15.4% super
the potential to earn up to $73,452 plus 15.4% super as an APS 2 Officer
a certificate III in IT or Business.
How to apply
Ready to launch your career?
Apply today ato.gov.au/schoolleaver
Important dates
Applications open: 12 August ****
Applications close: 28 August ****, at 4:00 pm AEST
Program starts: February ****
Eligibility
You can apply for our School Leaver Program if you are an Australian citizen and graduated Year 12 in either **** or ****.
To work at the ATO, you must pass pre-engagement integrity checks (PEIC), including background and residency verification.
Position locations
Positions are available in Adelaide, Albury, Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth.
For more info:
visit ato.gov.au/schoolleaver
reach out to us at ******

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