ATO School leaver program

Finished Year 12? Earn $54,606 plus 15.4% super 

Are you a 2023 or 2024 Year 12 graduate? How do you choose what to do next? 

You could choose to combat crime and fraud. You could choose to safeguard the data of millions of Australians. You could choose to do work that helps fund critical services and infrastructure to improve the lives of Australians. 

That’s where the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) comes in. Wait, what? Yes, really. You may be surprised to know they’re not all accountants at the ATO. 

Join the 12-month 2025 ATO School Leaver Program and you’ll get:  

• a competitive salary 
• a permanent position 
• practical, hands-on work experience 
• formal training, including a Certificate III in IT or business 
• professional development and networking opportunities 
• a promotion and a pay rise when you complete the program. 

Plus, you’ll enjoy healthy working hours, flexible arrangements, generous leave, and extensive support for your physical and mental wellbeing. 

During the program you’ll get to work in administration, information technology or client engagement.  

To be eligible you must have successfully completed Year 12 in 2023 or 2024. 

Positions are available in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Parramatta, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. 

Applications for the 2025 ATO School Leaver Program open 7 August and close 28 August 2024. 

If you’re ready to make big things happen, the ATO School Leaver Program is for you! 

For more info visit ato.gov.au/schoolleaver