In short
Treasury offers challenging and rewarding careers and an opportunity to contribute to government policies that affect all Australians.
Treasury staff come from many professions representing diversity in experience, skills and perspectives of all members of the community.
We seek passionate staff to work together to deliver ideas and advice to help Australia achieve strong and sustainable economic outcomes.
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Employment conditions
Treasury offers competitive salaries and superannuation, as well as a range of other benefits.
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Treasury is a top employer
- Prosple lists Treasury as one of their top 100 graduate employers
- Top Graduate Employers 2025 lists Treasury as a top graduate employer for medium programs in 2025
Ways of working at Treasury
Treasury is a flexible workplace with offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
There are also specific pathways to working with Treasury the:
- graduate development program
- Treasury internship program
- First Nations employment initiatives
- executive assistants register
- critical workforce register
Advice for young people considering a career in economics
Economists:
- perform economic policy analysis, research and development, modelling and forecasting
- develop and apply economic theories
- provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.
As an economist in the Australian Public Service, you’ll get to work on policies that help shape the future and make a difference for all Australians.
See how you can pursue a career in economics