This is a Recruitment Officer role with Australian Taxation Office based in Canberra, ACT, AU Australian Taxation Office Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Recruitment Officer role at Australian Taxation Office We are seeking Recruitment and Onboarding Officers to join our Recruitment team. As a Recruitment Officer, you will use strong communication skills and judgement to manage a range of moderately complex recruitment activities, while providing clear and timely support to managers and employees. You’ll work independently with clients to gather, review and assess information and resolve enquiries. You’ll also contribute to the development and maintenance of recruitment procedures, apply relevant legislation and policy and undertake operational and procedural tasks. This role requires fostering and maintaining positive client relationships, working collaboratively within the team while communicating effectively across a range of digital systems. As an Onboarding Officer, you will deliver accurate, compliant and timely employment outcomes for the ATO. You’ll apply established procedures to manage offers of employment for ongoing, non ongoing and casual candidates, including contract extensions, while ensuring all actions meet policy, procedural and delegation requirements. You’ll verify eligibility, documentation and mandatory checks to ensure every onboarding decision is accurate, defensible and auditable. You’ll also support the Merit Protection Commission by coordinating ATO promotion reviews, ensuring fairness, transparency and alignment with APS merit principles. You will work collaboratively within a team environment, communicate effectively with candidates and business areas, and contributes to maintaining high standards of service, accuracy and positive candidate experience across all onboarding activities. These roles may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis in Canberra, Dandenong, Hobart, Melbourne CBD or Parramatta. We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Taxation Office team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing recruitment activities ✅ Delivering onboarding outcomes ⚖️ Coordinating promotion reviews Key Strengths ️ Strong communication skills Judgement Collaboration Knowledge of recruitment procedures Experience with digital systems Attention to detail A Final Note: This is a role with Australian Taxation Office not with Hatch.
