Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Taxation Office include:

• At the ATO we offer you a place where you can belong, a say in how you make a difference, and the chance to grow a successful career. Join us to experience the spirit of the Australian Public Service, doing work that matters and playing a part in Australia’s future.
• Register your interest to be considered for future casual, non-ongoing (temporary) or ongoing (permanent) vacancies with the ATO. Current APS employees in other agencies interested in a transfer to the ATO, are also encouraged to register their interest.
• Find your place with employment opportunities across a wide range of jobs including:
• accounting, finance and taxation
• analytics, risk and intelligence
• auditing and compliance
• communications and marketing
• human resource management
• information technology
• Working at the ATO, you’ll make big things happen in both your career and your country. You can:

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• As vacancies arise during the year, your application will be shared with the relevant business areas to consider whether your experience, qualifications, and skills align with available positions. If you are found suitable, the business area representative will contact you to discuss the potential opportunity further.
• If you register your interest in ongoing (permanent) employment, you may receive an email providing information about ongoing vacancies advertised through the APS Gazette. If a vacancy is advertised as ongoing, you will be required to submit a separate application in accordance with the requirements of that recruitment process.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible / Hybrid. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements may be available in accordance with the agency Enterprise Agreement.

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.