Department of the Treasury

4.0
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

The Treasury Graduate Program offers recent university graduates the opportunity to join Australia's leading economic policy adviser. Our program offers comprehensive training, development and mentorship from skilled professionals, who will work with you to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence. We draw upon a diverse range of expertise and perspectives, using a wide range of information and cutting-edge analysis.

Two one-year placements support cumulative development and on the job experience; formal training also builds on the knowledge gained in the previous placement. The program structure means you contribute to the work of the department from the outset.
Treasury staff and managers are committed to your learning and development, giving guidance, advice and feedback. You will quickly gain a good understanding of how your work fits in with the broader public policy context.

We are looking for graduates with degrees across a range of disciplines, particularly economics, law, business, finance, public policy, political science and mathematics.

As well as academic qualifications, we are looking for graduates with highly developed written and oral communication skills, strong analytical and people skills and individuals that demonstrate initiative, honesty, fairness and respect.

To apply for the Treasury Graduate Program you need to:

  • be an Australian citizen;
  • be willing to relocate to Canberra;
  • be eligible to obtain a valid Australian Government security clearance; and
  • have recently completed, or will complete within 5 years of applying, a minimum of an Australian recognised Bachelor degree.

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Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Department of the Treasury AU

Rating

4.0

Number of employees

500 - 1,000 employees

Industries

Government & Public Service

Treasury is the pre-eminent economic adviser to the Australian Government.

Pros and cons of working at Department of the Treasury AU

Pros

  • High degree of autonomy and flexibility. Real ownership of your work and the ability to make important decisions, even at junior levels.

  • The wide range of policy issues to deal with. Everyday is different. Great conditions and work environment.

  • Interesting work at a highly respected agency.

  • Opportunities to travel for work and do exciting secondments to other agencies and countries.

  • I get to work on topical issues and feel that my skills are properly harnessed while doing so.

Cons

    • Cold Canberra winters.

    • The Department is based in Canberra which takes me away from family. You can get frustrated getting caught up in government processes.

    • At times, Treasury is required to meet tight deadlines and staff may be required to work overtime. However, Treasury has a supportive team environment and flexible work arrangements.

    • Pressures and deadlines close to Budget and MYEFO, requiring resilience.

    • The bureaucracy of working in the public sector.