2027 ATO Graduate Program - Engineering

Australian Taxation Office; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 75,431 - 84,028; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous leave entitlements

Tailored support and mentorship

Job summary

A government agency is offering a Graduate Program in IT and Data streams for recent graduates in engineering. Participants will design and manage technology solutions while enjoying a competitive salary of $75,431 plus benefits. The program promotes creativity and collaboration, with opportunities for career advancement and flexible work arrangements. This is a unique chance to contribute to initiatives that benefit the community. Applications close on April 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduates must have completed their degree within the last 5 years.
• Eager to learn and contribute to meaningful work.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, manage, and protect technology solutions.
• Support the design, build, testing, and maintenance of data solutions.
• Collaborate with a range of stakeholders to influence decisions.

Skills

Creative ideas

Strong critical thinking skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

University degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) Graduate Program offers opportunities across law, accounting, commerce, data, IT, design, Human Resources and marketing and communication.

At the ATO, your degree is just the beginning. With our broad range of careers, you can explore different roles and projects and shape your future. Whether you’re interested in influencing policy, driving smarter decision-making, building cutting-edge systems or creating innovative content, this is where your career soars.

About the ATO

The ATO manages Australia’s tax and super systems to help build a better Australia by funding services and infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. Our graduates are empowered to think big, turn ideas into action and work together to deliver results that matter, like:

• making it easier for people to manage their tax and super
• helping businesses understand and meet their tax responsibilities (like lodging returns and paying the right amount)
• delivering ATO services that are simple, clear and easy to use.

As a graduate, you’ll be encouraged to put your ideas into practice, working together to deliver outcomes that benefit the community.

What we offer

• opportunities to explore different careers with job rotations across various business areas, roles and projects
• career growth and progression
• a competitive salary of $75,431 plus 15.4% super, with a pay rise to $84,028, plus 15.4% super, after completing the program
• work-life balance with flexible work options, including hybrid work-from-home arrangements, generous leave entitlements and wellbeing initiatives
• tailored support, training and mentorship
• offices located across Australia, including most states and territories and some regional areas.

What you’ll do

As an engineering graduate in our Data or IT streams, you’ll help design, deliver, manage, and protect technology solutions that underpin the ATO’s operations. You’ll work in a collaborative team environment, exploring e innovative ways to deliver high quality outcomes.

With a qualification in engineering, the Data and IT streams offer opportunities for you to shape your career in one of the leading scaled agile methodologies in the industry. You could:

• support the design, build, testing and maintenance of data and analytics solutions
• assist in developing technical solutions to improve access to data and optimise data usage
• work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to exchange information, influence decisions, and help resolve technical or administrative issues.

Who you are

We’re looking for graduates with fresh perspectives, creative ideas and strong critical thinking skills to help improve core Australian Government initiatives. If you’re driven, ambitious and passionate about your career and enjoy meaningful work that benefits the community, this is the opportunity for you.

Check out Samuel’s story to see a day in the life of a Data graduate.

Apply for the Data stream via the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP).

Applications for the Data stream close 13 April 2026.

Who can apply

Graduates who have completed their university degree in the last 5 years (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2026) can apply.

Still studying? You can apply for a paid internship at the ATO through the University Partnership Employment Program while you complete your studies.