Take off with the **** ATO School Leaver Program (Affirmative measure - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment)
This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the APS, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community.
To be eligible for this role candidates must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage
About the ATOLooking 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 ProgramGet 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 modern 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% super12-month programfull-time jobwork-life balance and adaptable work options including generous leave and wellbeing initiativesmultiple job rotations to explore careers across Frontline Services, Administration and IT.tailored support, training and mentorship
What you'll achieveAfter completing our School Leaver Program, you'll receive:a promotion to the APS 2 levelan advancement in salary to $66,274 plus 15.4% superthe potential to earn up to $73,452 plus 15.4% super as an APS 2 Officera certificate III in IT or Business.
How to applyReady to launch your career?
Apply today ato.gov.au/schoolleaver
Important datesApplications open: 12 August ****Applications close: 28 August ****, at 4:00pm AEST.Program starts: February ****
EligibilityYou 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 locationsPositions are available in Adelaide, Albury, Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth.
For more info:visit ato.gov.au/schoolleaverreach out to us at ******

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