Eligibility criteria 

You can apply if you:

• Are an Australian citizen
• Are studying a bachelor's degree or above
• Have at least 6-24 months, remaining in your study from the intake date
• Have a GPA of a pass or above
• Are actively studying a full-time or part-time study load.

Already finished your degree? No worries – our ATO Graduate Program could be for you.

Skills you need

We’re looking for people who are:

• Eager to learn – interested in growing and improving your skills in a professional environment 
• Team players – have strong communication and teamwork skills and excellent time management
• Committed to helping others – show interest in providing customer service and contributing to public services 
• Problem solvers - have good analytical thinking and problem solving skills.

Benefits 

Working with the ATO offers excellent benefits. 

Earn While You Learn

• Paid work experience in your field of study on a casual contract.
• Competitive APS 2 casual pay rate of $41 per hour.

Training and development

• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Potential pathway to the ATO Graduate Program.

Supportive Environment

• Supportive team environment.
• Dedicated Career Development Manager.

Work/life balance

• Placement designed to balance work and university studies.

Locations 

We have offices in almost every state and territory, including regional areas.

What to expect in this program

Gain valuable skills and experience throughout the program, working alongside dedicated people and teams. In this program, you’ll:

• Work in teams related to your university studies, allowing you to gain real-world experience while earning money.
• Work on interesting and challenging tasks
• Do work that helps benefit everyday Australians
• Work a casual job with flexible working hours.

For more Information 

For more information visit ato.gov.au/UPIP or email us at ATOUniversityPaidInternshipProgram@ato.gov.au