Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Department of the Treasury include:

• Internship roles are varied and matched to your field of study. You may:
• develop legal, economic, demographic and other policy research, analysis and advice
• prepare documents, correspondence and briefings (e.g. for ministers and senior executives)
• assist in managing programs or projects
• analyse data and produce economic forecasts and economic notes
• provide secretariat support (e.g. for ministerial meetings)
• support stakeholder relationships/engagement.
• To be eligible for Treasury’s Internship Program, you must meet the following requirements:
• Be an Australian citizen
• Currently enrolled at university studying a bachelor’s degree or above in:

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Office arrangements can be flexible in consultation with manager and operational requirements.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: Office arrangements can be flexible in consultation with manager and operational requirements..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.