The Treasury About
Treasury is the Government’s pre-eminent economic adviser.
Treasury’s purpose is to support and implement informed
decisions on policies for the good of the Australian Graduate Opportunities people, consistent with achieving strong, sustainable The Treasury offers a two-year graduate program in economic growth and fiscal settings. Canberra. Students with degrees in economics, law,
As a central policy agency, the Treasury is expected to business, finance, public policy, political science and anticipate and analyse policy issues with a whole-of- mathematics are encouraged to apply. economy perspective, understand government and
stakeholder circumstances, and respond rapidly to Graduates contribute to policy development in areas such changing events and directions. as financial services, fiscal policy, foreign investment, tax policy and structural reform to support growth in living and standards. authoritative policy advice on issues such as: the economy, Treasury
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budget, taxation, financial sector, foreign investment, As well as academic qualifications, the Treasury looks structural policy, superannuation, small business, housing for graduates with highly-developed written and oral affordability and international economic policy. communication skills, strong analytical and people skills,
and individuals who demonstrate initiative, honesty, The Treasury also works with state and territory fairness and respect. governments on key policy areas, as well as managing federal financial relations.
What kind of work?
You can find more information here:
https://graduates.treasury.gov.au/the-process.htm
The Treasury is divided into five groups:
Fun Fact / Recent Project - Fiscal - provides advice on budget policy issue, major Future Directions for the Consumer Data Right expenditure programmes, taxation policy and retirement In January 2020 the Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, income
announced an Inquiry into Future Directions for the - Macroeconomic - provides advice on policy processes Consumer Data Right. and reforms that promote a secure financial system and sound corporate practices
The Inquiry is looking at how the Consumer Data Right - Revenue - monitors and assesses economic conditions could be enhanced and leveraged to boost innovation and prospects, and provides advice on the formulation and competition, and support the development of a safe and implementation of effective macroeconomic policy
and efficient digital economy, benefiting Australians and - Markets - provides advice and assists in the formulation Australia. This includes examining how the Consumer and implementation of government taxation and Data Right could be expanded to include ‘write’ access. retirement income policies and legislation
The inquiry will consult broadly with industry, consumer - Corporate & Foreign Investment - delivers strategic and privacy advocates, and other interested parties in advice and high quality services including information developing the report and recommendations. technology, communications, parliamentary services, finance, people management and risk management to the department, portfolio Ministers and agencies.
Location
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth
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