18 month fixed term contract opportunity with possibility of extension and/or permanency after 12 months
Innovate. Collaborate. Shape.
Welcome your career at Treasury, Western Australia.
The Graduate Program opportunity.
The Treasury Graduate Program is a structured learning and development program that runs for 18 months with three rotations. During each of your rotations, you will develop a broad overview and knowledge of the diverse areas of Treasury, be exposed to high profile State projects, build a range of professional networks with key stakeholders and engage in further learning and development.
As a Graduate Officer, you will perform extremely challenging and interesting work and deal with a wide range of issues and stakeholders within government and across various industries with a potential rotation to the Western Australian Treasury Corporation. There is also the opportunity to secure a permanent role with Treasury after the graduate program.
Program Highlights:
- Training and development opportunities including the Public Sector Graduate Development Program and Under Treasurer’s Educational Program;
- Exposure to a variety of Treasury business units and high profile Government projects;
- Extensive support network comprising supervisors, colleagues and a buddy as part of the Treasury’s Young Professionals Program;
- Leadership development opportunities including Executive and Director Shadowing; and
- Attractive starting salary, flexible working hours and Perth CBD location.
The Program seeks graduates from diverse backgrounds that can demonstrate the following:
- High academic achievement (70% and above) with a minimum of an undergraduate degree from all disciplines particularly Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, Business/Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Political Science, Public Policy and Actuarial Studies.
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
The reasons to launch your career with Treasury.
Treasury is Western Australia’s leading economic and financial policy advisor to the State Government. We provide advice that seeks to promote the public interest by maximising economic and social outcomes to the community. As a central policy agency, we work collaboratively with all public sector agencies to achieve value for money outcomes in service delivery, policy development, and infrastructure investment. Find more information about Treasury’s future plans and goals in our new 2018-2021 Strategic Plan.
Get ready to apply.
Applying is simple. Read the Graduate Applicant Information, Graduate Officer Role Statement and Level 3 Graduate Officer Capability Framework and apply online at http://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/.
- complete the online application form;
- submit a comprehensive CV (in Word or PDF format) that provides details of you work experience, relevant projects and achievements;
- attach a 1 page Word or PDF document that describes a project or activity that you have contributed to (either at work or University related) where you were required to identify a problem or issue and undertake some analysis. Include what the outcome was and how you worked with others to complete the task.
- attach a copy of your current or completed academic record which demonstrates an academic average of 70% and above;
- attach evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency; and
- provide two referees either current or previous supervisors.
If you don’t provide the above required documentation with your application, you will not meet the eligibility requirements and will not proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 4 August 2019 at 9.00 pm (WST). Late and proforma applications will not be accepted.
For further information:
We appreciate your interest in joining the Department of Treasury. If you are interested in learning more about this role, we would encourage you to contact Jarrad Gardner, Manager at jarrad.gardner@treasury.wa.gov.au (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
If you require assistance with lodging your application, please contact recruitment@treasury.wa.gov.au or (08) 6551 2365.