Job Description

About our program

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Treasury offers currently enrolled university students, the opportunity of a paid internship to gain real-world experience while completing their studies. Vacancies can occur at various times according to business needs and may vary in duration.

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You will work on challenging and impactful policies, programs, research and modelling that help shape the Australian economic landscape.

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You will:

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- contribute to the broader work of the department
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- enhance your studies with practical skills and knowledge
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- complete your internship flexibly over an agreed period – placements are designed to balance work and your university studies
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- earna competitive casual hourly rate of $40 per hour.
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Casual intern roles may transition to non-ongoing employment for a specified term on completion of studies.

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Who can apply

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To be eligible for Treasury's Internship Program, you must meet the following requirements:

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- Be an Australian citizen
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- Currently enrolled at university studying a bachelor's degree or above in:n n
- economics
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- legal
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- finance / commerce
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- public policy
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- international relations
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- data
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- statistics
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- demography
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- actuarial studies
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- human resources or
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- studying any of the above as part of a bachelor's degree
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- Have completed 18 months of university and have between 9 and 24months remaining in your studies
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- Be performing consistently well over the course of your studies with a GPA of distinction or above
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- On acceptance into the program, be willing to:n

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- obtain and maintain a validAustralian Government security clearanceand
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- undergo any police, character, health or other checks required.
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If you have already finished your degree – check out ourTreasury Graduate Program.

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What you'll work on

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Internship roles are varied and matched to your field of study. You may:

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- develop legal, economic, demographic and other policy research, analysis and advice
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- prepare documents, correspondence and briefings (e.g. for ministers and senior executives)
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- assist in managing programs or projects
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- analyse data and produce economic forecasts and economic notes
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- provide secretariat support (e.g. for ministerial meetings)
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- support stakeholder relationships/engagement.
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Casual intern roles may transition to non-ongoing employment for a specified term on completion of studies.

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Benefits

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Through real work opportunities our program offers the chance to:

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- begin your Australian Public Service career and contribute to improving the wellbeing of the Australian people
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- develop strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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- apply your tertiary studies and knowledge through meaningful work in your field of study
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- gain access to, and be supported by subject matter experts
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- work in an inclusive and diverse workplace which celebrates and recognises the backgrounds, beliefs and experiences of all employees
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- be part of a workplace team that promotes and fosters your skills and career development, with the opportunity to access career pathways including the Treasury Graduate Program.
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What skills we're looking for

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In addition to academic qualifications, we are seeking enthusiastic students who can demonstrate:

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- highly developed written and oral communication skills
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- robust analytical and people capabilities
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- initiative, influence and adaptability
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- ability to act with honesty, fairness and respect
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- curiosity and critical thinking.
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📌 2026 Treasury Internship Program (Canberra)
🏢 The Treasury Of Australia
📍 Canberra