Job Description
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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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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.
Who can apply n
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
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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.
What you'll work on n
Internship roles are wide-ranging 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.
Benefits n
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 n
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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strong 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