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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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2022 ATO Evergreen Program applications period extended

Jobs, Land and Economy
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The ATO Evergreen Program applications close 14 February so apply now.

The ATO Evergreen Program is a 12-month development program exclusive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Candidates are provided with regular on-the-job training and an opportunity to complete a certified course whilst undertaking meaningful work.

What the program includes

  • A full-time permanent job
  • Access to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee networks and Indigenous Liaison Officers
  • Starting salary of over $56,000 (APS2) with opportunity for salary advancement
  • A formal qualification
  • Support from a dedicated Evergreen manager, rotation team leaders and buddies
  • APS employment benefits

Your role in the ATO

You’ll gain experience and develop your professional and technical skills as you:

  • provide customer service from a call centre environment
  • help taxpayers understand their tax and super obligations
  • provide business support
  • undertake case work.

How to apply

  • Apply at ato.gov.au/evergreen
  • The selection process includes online application, interview, reference check and national police records check.
  • Positions are available in: Adelaide, Chermside, Box Hill, Parramatta and Penrith.
  • Successful candidates commence in June 2022.
  • Applications close 14 February 2022.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

  • be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
  • identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or be accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which you have lived
  • provide heritage documents within six weeks of applications closing
  • be an Australian citizen.

Find out more

For more information, email EntryLevelPrograms@ato.gov.au or visit ato.gov.au/evergreen