The Treasury
Treasury is one of the few departments
which can claim a mention in the i
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Constitution. While in 1901 the
Commonwealth Treasury’s initial role was y
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one of book keeping, it found itself dealing
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with issues of policy in all sorts of fields
almost immediately. Everything from public
service pay to the new tax system soon
became included in Treasury’s scope.
Who we are looking for...
Still today Treasury and its people are at the
The Treasury is seeking talented students
forefront of Australian economic analysis and with a strong interest in public policy. If you
policy development. By providing advice to
possess the following, Treasury has a career
the Treasurer and the Government, Treasury’s
for you!
activities impact directly on the lives of
•Excellent academic results
Australians. No matter the issue of the day,
•Sound written & oral communication skills
Treasury is involved. From climate change
•Strong conceptual & analytical abilities
to trade agreements, we play a key role. The
•Ability to show initiative & manage tasks
diversity of our business is one of our greatest
effectively
strengths.
•Desire to make a difference.
Degree/disciplines
With approximately 850 people in the
Economics | Econometrics
department working in the parliamentary
precinct in Canberra, our advice, background
How to apply
research, policy proposals and briefing papers
More details, selection criteria and online
application form can be found on our
help to shape public policy and improve the
website: www.graduates.treasury.gov.au
wellbeing of all Australians.
When to apply
What we offer
Applications accepted from 2 to 30 July
Treasury is offering talented students with a 2007.
strong interest in public policy the opportunity
to participate in our 2008 Cadetship Program.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Cadetship with
As a cadet, Treasury will provide you with:
Treasury you must be enrolled in 2008 in an
• Financial assistance for your final year of
Honours year or final year of a postgraduate
study degree in economics or closely related
• Four-to-six week summer internship
discipline and be completing studies in 2008;
• Ongoing contact with a Treasury mentor and
and be an Australian citizen and be prepared
possible access to Treasury resources.
to undergo a security assessment.
When you successfully complete Treasury’s Further information
Cadetship Program, you will be offered a
Contact the Graduate Coordinator:
challenging position as a Graduate Policy
02 6263 3298 / 1800 020 008
Analyst on our 12-month Graduate Development
graduate.recruitment@treasury.gov.au
Program in 2009.
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