Job opportunity

Treasury Vacation Internship Program 2025

We are looking for Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Commerce, and Data Science students who are in their penultimate or final year of study to join our Vacation Internship Program

About us

Treasury is at the centre of Government decision-making, is responsible for managing Western Australia’s public sector finances and formulating and implementing the annual State Budget.

As the principal economic and financial advisor, we develop economic and revenue forecasts, and monitor developments in the State’s economy, major revenue bases and public sector finances, to ensure Western Australia remains on track against the State Government’s budgetary objectives and policies.

Our policy advisory role covers a wide range of issues, including Commonwealth-State financial relations, revenue policy, advice on alternative models of service delivery, infrastructure provision, and more.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity, we do work that is meaningful and rewarding. We are a diverse and inclusive agency where our people are supported to grow and thrive, with workplace flexibility to help us be at our best.

To find out more about Treasury, visit our website, and visit our careers page to find out why Treasury is an incredible place to work.

The opportunity

2025 Summer Placement

From Monday 9 December 2024 to Friday 21 February 2025 (eight-week fixed term opportunity and a three-week unpaid break from Monday 23 December 2024 to Friday 10 January 2025).

2025 Winter Placement

From Monday 16 June 2025 to Friday 18 July 2025 (five-week fixed term opportunity).

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 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 key business units;
• Exposure to key government projects and the opportunity to build your professional networks within the public sector;
• Extensive support network comprising of supervisors, colleagues, a dedicated buddy, and the Treasury Young Professionals Program (YPP);
• Paid opportunity with flexible working conditions and central Perth CBD location in a modern building with spectacular views of Perth;
• Valuable experiences and skill development which will assist you 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 an exciting 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 is key to this role.

If this opportunity has piqued your interest and you meet our eligibility requirements below, then apply now!

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 can apply for this program; 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.

How to Apply

1. Apply online at jobs.wa.gov.au.
2. Read the Application Information Pack, Role Statement and Level 1 Capability Framework attached.
3. 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 qualifications, 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 behaviours, skills and/or abilities.  

Applications close on Thursday, 31 October 2024 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 Claudia Lango on (08) 6551 2757 or by emailing recruitment@treasury.wa.gov.au.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to us at the Department of Treasury. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, youth and women to apply for positions within our agency and will support you in your career journey at Treasury.