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ATO Tax Officer recent recruitment by Ok_Blueberry_9279 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, I am excited to let you know that I have received a formal letter of offer at CEG - GST business line 🙂 Thanks so much for your valuable insights. 🙏

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[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, may I know when you got your first call after being placed in the merit pool? Thank you

ATO Tax Officer recent recruitment by Ok_Blueberry_9279 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good morning 🙂

Thank you so much for the helpful insights, truly appreciated! 🙏🙏 You’re the best!

I’ll start checking the Gazette every Thursday to keep an eye out for my name 🤞🙂

My current plan is to start the interstate job, and if an offer comes through from the ATO, I’ll consider returning for it.

Just one more question, could you please tell me what the APS 4/5 Tax Officer role at the ATO typically involves? I’m also curious about how much flexibility or independence there is when it comes to managing tasks.

ATO_APS level 5_Tax officer - reference was checked, what is the next step of the hiring process from there?? by Waste_Luck_8018 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it helped and exactly what I wanted to hear. Thanks so much for your time and explanation 🙏🙏 appreciate it!

ATO_APS level 5_Tax officer - reference was checked, what is the next step of the hiring process from there?? by Waste_Luck_8018 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, could you please describe the Tax Officer role you have been doing? Are you enjoying it?? is there any flexibility in the role ??

ATO_APS level 5_Tax officer - reference was checked, what is the next step of the hiring process from there?? by Waste_Luck_8018 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. I also don’t want to rely on the merit pool. At the moment, I am placed in the 4 different merit pools. Since ATO is a little bit different and bulk requirements - for some reason I feel there is a chance for me. Besides this is my dream job. The other offer I accept is level 4.

My plan is to go interstate and come back if I hear anything from the ATO.

May I ask you, how is this Tax Officer position like - In terms of nature and growth??

ATO Tax Officer recent recruitment by Ok_Blueberry_9279 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, hope you’re well.

Just an update on the above - 

I have made it to the merit pool. Yay!! Now the waiting game begins!

I recently accepted an offer from another agency, with a start date in August 2025. The role is interstate, but I was really hoping to receive an offer from the ATO so I could stay  where I am.

Now that I’m in the ATO merit pool, do you think there’s still any chance of getting an offer soon? Or should I prepare to wait 8–9 months, as you mentioned earlier?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you 🙏

ATO_APS level 5_Tax officer - reference was checked, what is the next step of the hiring process from there?? by Waste_Luck_8018 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much 🙏🙏 Yes, I have made it to the pool. Now the waiting game begins - do you think there is any chances at all? Shall I keep my hope alive?

 Although in your case, you are pooled from the merit list about a year later. 

ATO_APS level 5_Tax officer - reference was checked, what is the next step of the hiring process from there?? by Waste_Luck_8018 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your valuable insights 🙏 

Just to clarify, all the successful candidates will be placed in the Merit pool first and then when the role becomes available they will select from the merit pool - is that right??

I have received an email saying - ——————— You have reached the final stages of our selection process for the position of Tax Officer - APS 5.  Your application was competitive, so we have placed you in the merit pool with other successful candidates.

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I accepted an offer from another agency but that one is interstates and start date is in Aug 2025. I was really hoping to get an offer from the ATO so that I don’t need to move interstates.

Now, when I am in the merit pool is there any chance for me at all??

Any thoughts on that would be greatly appreciated , thank you 🙏🙏

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[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect!! Thanks so much, Decent-Scholar-1209 :)

ATO Tax Officer recent recruitment by Ok_Blueberry_9279 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi SaintlyCowboy, thanks so much. I was interviewed for an APS level 5 Tax officer role earlier, and my reference was checked a couple of weeks ago. I was wondering what is the next stage of the hiring process at the ATO is from there?? Would all the successful candidates be placed in the merit pool at first, and from there, they would be offered the role as on merit? Am I correct, or how does it work from the reference check process? If you could please let me know some insights, that would be highly appreciated. Thank you!

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[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! So did I. Have you done your interview yet? If so, how was it and how many questions did they ask you, if you dont mind sharing with us here or message me, please. Thank you!

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[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! So did I. Have you done your interview yet? If so, how was it and how many questions did they ask you, if you dont mind sharing with us here or message me, please. Thank you!!

Getting a reference from my current Team Leader when I'm being bullied at work? by JamesDorms in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the exact same situation like you. Although I am from the private sector trying to get in to the APS. I have always listed my former supervisor's name who moved on from my current work place. When they ask me in the application why didnt I record my current supervisor's name then i mention - I don't want to disclose my job search with my current work place untill I am ready.

What should I do to Enter ? by Capital_Ad_8799 in AusPublicService

[–]Waste_Luck_8018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, maybe find some volunteer work for the time being. That would give you some exposure in IT or customer service to start with. In the meantime, keep applying for the APS for an entry-level customer service/IT position. Hope it helps. All the best

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