Treasury is the Australian Government’s lead economic adviser.
Our role is to Predict and analyse policy issues with a whole of economy view. We understand government and stakeholder circumstances and quickly respond to changing events and directions. We work with state and territory governments on key economic, business and social policy, and manage federal financial relations.
We provide advice to the Australian Government and implement policies and programs to achieve strong and sustainable economic and fiscal outcomes for Australians on issues such as:
Our workforce
We’re committed to growing and maintaining a safe, inclusive and welcoming work environment for all staff.
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.
The Treasury Graduate Development Program
As a Treasury graduate, you’ll gain exposure working in several areas of the department. You’ll get to work on policies that help shape the future and make a difference for all Australians.
Our graduate program runs over 2 years with most graduates based in our Canberra office. Graduates may also be placed in our Sydney and Melbourne offices. You will complete 8-month rotations in 3 different work areas to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence as an influential employee of the Australian Public Service.
During the program you will access several face-to-face learning and development opportunities. Interstate graduates will travel to Canberra for learning and development, and networking activities. You will also get to work with and learn from experts.
You will have opportunities to get involved with our many employee networks and connect with graduates from other departments.
Graduate rotations will be in areas such as:
Who should apply
Our program is open to all university students who have graduated in the last 5 years.
You may want to work for us if you have a degree in one of the following disciplines:
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 3 work rotations and specialist university facilitated development workshops and other activities including coaching and mentoring.
Learning and 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.
Learning and development opportunities include:
You will be connected with a graduate buddy who’s completed the program and have access to unique and rewarding networking experiences and events.
Australian Government Graduate Program - 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 Australian Public Service departments and agencies through one application.
Eligibility
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 learning and 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 six 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 $73,275 + 15.4% superannuation per annum (total remuneration package $84,559 per annum). Throughout the two-year program and upon completion, our graduates will be provided the opportunity for advancement in APS classification and higher salary (Performance-based pay-point advancement and broadband progression).