Explore Treasury careers, future plans and goals at www.wa.gov.au/treasury/careers.
We are looking for Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Commerce, and Data Science students who are in their penultimate or final year of study
to be a part of our organisation.
Applications are NOW open!
Start your insight into the public sector - an exciting opportunity awaits for you to experience how we help make a difference to the outcomes that benefit all
West Australians.
Pool Reference: 1760P - VCID854608
Applications Close: Monday, 30 October 2023 at 5:00pm (AWST).
2024 Summer Program
Six (6) week fixed-term opportunity from Monday, 15 January 2024 to Friday, 24 February 2024
2024 Winter Program
Four (4) week fixed-term opportunity from Monday, 24 June 2024 to Friday, 19 July 2024
About Treasury
We provide expert financial, economic and resource management advice to help the Government achieve its economic and fiscal objectives and ensure the efficient delivery of priority public services and infrastructure for the benefit of all Western Australians.
We support the Treasurer, the Expenditure Review Committee, and Cabinet by providing solutions-focused policy advice. In doing so, we directly influence decisions impacting Western Australia’s economy, finances, society, and environment.
About the Role
The Treasury Vacation Internship Program is your beginning to a future career in the WA public sector. Through our program you will gain valuable knowledge and skills working for one of Western Australia’s central public sector agencies whose work and advice is fundamental to the Government’s decision-making processes that impact the people and communities of Western Australia.
Our program is designed to enhance your learning and development experience and provide you with real exposure to a professional working environment in the public sector. The work may include undertaking research, undertaking analysis of financial and/or economic data, providing policy advice, co-ordination, or collation of information, liaising with stakeholders to obtain or relay information, preparing written submissions and/or undertaking project work. Every day is different at Treasury.
We strongly encourage applicants to participate in both programs (10 weeks in total), giving you maximum exposure in developing your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as providing the foundations for future roles at Treasury.
Program Highlights
- Valuable and authentic work experience in one of Treasury’s five business units
- Exposure to key government projects and work deliverables
- Opportunity to build your professional networks and develop your understanding of the public sector and central agency environment.
- Extensive support network comprising supervisors, colleagues, and a buddy as part of the Treasury Young Professional Program (YPP).
- Paid opportunity with flexible working conditions
- Vibrant central Perth CBD location in a modern building with spectacular views of Perth.
- Skills and experience which should make you highly competitive when applying for the Treasury Graduate Program upon completion of your studies.
About you
If you are a university student in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, then this program presents a real opportunity for you to explore our unique position as the State’s pre-eminent economic and financial policy advisor.
We are looking for resilient individuals who are adaptable and flexible, able to respond positively to changing work priorities, as well as work independently or within a team environment to achieve agreed outcomes. Having the ability to think strategically, undertake research, gather, and disseminate information relevant to the work tasks is key to these roles.
If this opportunity has piqued your interest and you meet our eligibility requirements below, then apply now, as we are looking to immediately fill several fixed-term positions commencing in early January 2024.
Eligibility requirements:
- you must be a current university student in your penultimate or final year of study,
- undertaking a minimum of a three-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, Economics, Actuarial Studies, Law, Public Policy, International Relations and Data Science or Mathematics); and
- have an academic status of ‘good standing’.
International students are encouraged to apply however you must have working rights for short term employment in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this as part of your application.
Appointment to the program is based on your capacity to undertake the role at the level required and commensurate with the Treasury Capability Framework.
This process may be utilised to fill any similar permanent or fixed term opportunities (full-time or part-time) at this level that may arise in the next 12 months across Treasury and the wider WA public sector.
How to Apply
- Apply online at jobs.wa.gov.au.
- Read the Application Information Pack, Role Statement and Level 1 Capability Framework attached.
- Complete the online application form ensuring the following:
- You respond to all questions including whether you would like to be considered for one Vacation Program or both;
- Attach a comprehensive CV (in word or PDF format) that details your relevant experiences, interests, and achievements;
- Attach your current official academic record, showing an academic status of ‘good standing’; and
- Provide details of two personal or professional referees that can comment on your individual behaviours, skills and/or abilities.
Applications close on Monday, 30 October 2023 at 5:00pm (AWST). Late, email and proforma applications will not be accepted.
For further information about this position, or if you are having problems lodging your application online, please contact recruitment@treasury.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 2361.
Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to us at Department of Treasury. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse background, youth and women to apply for positions within our agency and will support you in your career journey at Treasury.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact the Treasury recruitment team at recruitment@treasury.wa.gov.au.
