Type of Organisation
Australian Government department

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Employer Profile

The Treasury is a respected and influential central economic agency, and the

Australian Government’s lead economic adviser. We predict and analyse policy issues

with a whole of economy perspective and implement policies and programs to achieve

strong and sustainable economic and fiscal outcomes for Australians. We, understand

government and stakeholder circumstances, and respond rapidly to changing events

and directions.    
 
As a Treasury graduate, you’ll gain exposure to meaningful work in several areas of the

department and the opportunity to work on policies that shape the Australian economic

landscape and make a difference for all Australians.

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Locations where there are vacancies for graduates 

Our graduate program runs over 2 years You will complete 8-month rotations in 3

different work areas, with most graduates based in our Canberra office.

Graduates may also be placed in our Sydney and Melbourne offices.    
 
Applications for our 2026 Graduate Development Program are open now until
14 April 2025, for commencement in February 2026.
 
Visit https://graduates.treasury.gov.au/ for more information. 

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Residency requirements for Graduates wishing to apply

Australian Citizens Only

 

Roles available for Graduates

As a Treasury graduate you’ll have access to rewarding career opportunities and will get to work with and learn from experts.  
 
Graduate rotations may provide advice and work on issues such as:    
•    fiscal, tax and social policy  
•    law, legislation and regulatory policy  
•    market conduct and consumer data policy  
•    macroeconomic modelling and data analysis  
•    foreign investment  
•    financial services  
•    small business  
•    domestic and international economic conditions  
•    housing  
•    climate and energy
•    superannuation.    
 
To know if we are the right fit for you, see https://graduates.treasury.gov.au/why.html 

 

Degree subjects required for Graduates wishing to apply

You may want to work for us if you have a degree in one of the following disciplines, including law, economics/econometrics, public policy, political science, data and statistics, mathematics, business and commerce, and finance.    
 
Education requirements for our 2026 Graduate Development Program include:  
• have completed or will complete, an Australian-recognised undergraduate qualification (bachelor degree or higher by 31 December 2025)  
• hold a bachelor degree at a minimum, most recent eligible qualification must be no more than 5 years old, (for example, you have or will complete between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2025), and
• performed well over the course of your studies to ensure that you are competitive in the selection process

 

Employer Website

https://graduates.treasury.gov.au/

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What do our most recent graduates say are the best things about working with us?​

"I get to do interesting work with good people who are invested in my development and want to provide me with every opportunity to succeed.."

 

"Diverse, interesting and challenging work. Working for the public is good, feeling like you are contributing to a better society. Engaged and fun colleagues, who are up for a chat or there if you need help. The level of independent work, there is no micromanaging - they really trust you to get the job done and ask for help when you need it."

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