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The Treasury is a respected and influential central economic agency, and the Australian Government’s lead economic adviser.
Our role is to predict and analyse policy issues with a whole of economy perspective. We understand government and stakeholder circumstances, quickly respond to changing events and directions, and monitor global economic conditions to make sure Australia is well placed to respond to emerging trends. We also work with state and territory governments on key economic, business, and social policy, and manage federal financial relations.
The Treasury provides advice to the Australian Government, and implements policies and programs to achieve strong and sustainable economic and fiscal outcomes for Australians on issues such as:
Our workforce
We recognise that Treasury can best serve Australia and its people when our workforce represents the community which we serve. This is why our employees come from all walks of life, and all corners of the Australian community.
When working at Treasury you will see first-hand how valuing our staff’s different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds and skills enable us to better achieve our department’s goals.
We strongly believe that diversity in our teams further enhances our creativity, innovation and improves problem solving and are committed to growing and maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming work environment for all staff.
The Treasury Graduate Development Program
As a Treasury graduate, you’ll have access to rewarding career opportunities in an Australian Government central agency, exposure to meaningful work in several areas of the department, the opportunity to work on policies that shape the Australian economic landscape and make a difference for all Australians.
Our graduate program runs for 2 years with 3x 8-month rotations in different work areas, allowing you to gain experience across the department, and contribute to work that informs key Australian economic policy. Work placements are based on your skills, academic qualifications, and Treasury’s portfolio responsibilities. You can also nominate work areas of interest in your second and final rotations.
Graduate rotations may be in areas such as:
You will contribute to work that informs key Australian economic policy in areas including:
Your daily tasks may include:
Our program will provide you with tailored development workshops, training opportunities, and mentorship. Graduates are matched with a graduate buddy who has already completed the program. You will join a department with a valued and inclusive cohort, where leadership is invested in your professional growth and development, allowing you to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence as an influential employee of the Australian Public Service.
Most of our graduates will be based in our Canberra office, however those already residing in Sydney and Melbourne may get the opportunity to secure one of the limited placements in one of the state offices, with occasional travel to Canberra to participate in development activities and network with other graduates.
You will have the opportunity to get involved with our many employee networks and connect with graduates from other departments.
Who should apply
Our program is open to all university students who have graduated in the last 5 years. Graduates must be willing to work for the government of the day and be curious and driven to work on topics that will directly make a difference for all Australians.
We offer opportunities to graduates from a range of disciplines, including:
And many more!
If you are interested in the Australian economy and making an impact, we want to hear from you!
Indigenous Affirmative Measure
To increase the representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders in Treasury and the Australian Public Service, our Graduate Development Program also offers an Indigenous Affirmative Measure recruitment pathway.
If you are hired as part of the Indigenous Affirmative Measure recruitment round, you will take part in our graduate program which includes 3x 8-month work rotations and specialist development workshops and other activities including coaching and mentoring.
Development
During the program, you will have access to bespoke face-to-face learning and development opportunities including university-facilitated development workshops with a mix of academic professionals and Treasury subject matter experts.
Development opportunities include:
Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) - Economist Steam
We lead the graduate recruitment for the Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) – Economist Stream.
If you apply for the AGGP – Economist Stream, you can apply for graduate roles at several participating Australian Public Service departments and agencies through one application.
Candidates with the following qualifications are eligible to apply:
For full details visit the Australian Government Graduate Program – Economist Stream.
Why join us
As well as our development opportunities, we have a range of employee benefits.
As a graduate on commencement, you will receive:
Salary and work arrangements
Leave and allowances
Workplace benefits
Our recruitment process involves five steps:
Interviews take place around June each year. Reasonable adjustments are made for all interviews on request.
Our Graduates commence on a highly competitive APS 3.2 salary of $76,059 + 15.4% superannuation per annum (total remuneration package $87,772 per annum). Throughout the two-year program and upon completion, our graduates will be provided the opportunity for advancement in APS classification and higher salaries (Performance-based pay-point advancement and broadband progression).
2016 Graduate at Department of the Treasury
Bachelor of Economics at The University of Queensland (UQ)
Graduate at Department of the Treasury
Bachelor of Economics/Law at The University of Queensland (UQ)
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