Diversity at Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

There are lots of initiatives and support for a diverse working environment.

the ATO commits to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We have multiple diversity groups within the organisation, and run multiple events and workshops for various diversity groups.

Overall, I feel the organisation is a very inclusive and safe workplace for everyone regardless of your cultural backgrounds, gender, age etc. We have various events to celebrate diversity.

The ATO is committed to diversity.

You can see people from all communities in Australia at ATO. Very fair recruitment process and supportive for immigrants.

Nothing to report.

So supportive organisation. Great place to be for commitment to diversity.

There are a variety of workers in different genders, ages, background, ...

Embrace cultural diversity for many years,

The ATO has a fantastic standard for diversity and inclusion. Lots of workplace adjustments available for people with disabilities (including those with an invisible disability). Lots of groups and intranet pages dedicated for the LGBTIQA+ community for tools and resources (even for those who do not identify with the community). Leave entitlements are amazing for working mothers, lots of other benefits to new mothers too including paid lactation leave.

I was particularly happy about the fact that the new EA sets out policies for parental leave using very positive language (primary and secondary caregiver as opposed to mother/father). I have seen team members make use of the additional leave entitlements, as well as other policies (WFH, compressed hours, etc) to balance work and life. I see diversity reflected in the senior levels across the area and am encouraged by this to know we can do even better.

Good representation of the community. We have people working in teams from diverse age groups, cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

Multiple provisions are available for flexible working for child care and maternity leave. The company openly supports LGBTQIA+ issues and is working to expand the number of Indigenous people in the organisation.

I feel the ATO really attempts to be diverse and promote a culture of diversity to ensure everyone feels as though they belong and can bring their whole selves to work.

In my experience, I have observed that there are 'Women in ...' forums; celebrations on International Women's Day; there are Indigenous Affirmative Measure job recruitment drives; an Indigenous Entry Level Program (Evergreen Program); Disability Affirmative Measure job recruitment drives; reasonable adjustment processes to allow for those with disabilities to perform their job; Societies that celebrate and support minority groups such as the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Network, ATO National Disability Network, ATOMIC (ATO Making Inclusion Count - an LGBTQ+ support network), Neurodiversity Network, Generational Inclusion Network, and Moondani (First Nations Network). From what I have observed, recruitment and promotion is based on merit and there is no discrimination based on belonging to a minority group. Maternity and paternity leave options are available and I know of many of my team who have left and returned to their roles/levels upon their return from maternity leave (after a considerable amount of time) with support to ease them back into the team/organisation (i.e. part-time if they prefer this).

The ATO is extremely committed to diversity and actively encourages equal opportunity.

I have never felt discriminated against here because of my age, gender, or educational background. They genuinely seem interest in developing people based on merit.

The company has very good diversity and I feel there is always equal opportunity for everyone no matter gender, ethnicity, disabilities etc.

The office is extremely diverse in so many ways and it is something I value highly. There are events and initiatives that celebrate all minorities and I am always happy to get involved and show support.

We have a gold standard badge when it comes to diversity. We have many workshops and seminars on diversity.

Affirmative action recruitment processes are actively done.

They company takes great initiative with inclusion. They offer prayer rooms and accommodate adjustments to work stations.

The ATO has a number of entry level programs. They are a great way to attract people from less privileged backgrounds, or even just those with less work experience. The Evergreen Program is also a fantastic way to attract emerging talent from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Many entry level programs and career opportunities for people of all backgrounds, skillsets, disabilities, etc.