Role Descriptions - Treasury
What type of work will I be involved in?
As a graduate in the rotating stream you will move through three 4 month placements during your graduate year. The placements will mainly be within the Treasury business unit comprised of our Finance, Economic and Agency Resources divisions.
You will be assigned to areas of Treasury and Finance relevant to your qualifications and interest. Through work experience and different work placements you will be able to learn more about Treasury and Finance’s functions and its role in the wider public service.
There are numerous opportunities to network with senior officers within DTF and throughout the public sector.
Major tasks include:
- research and analysis on matters relating to microeconomic reform, intergovernmental relations, tax policy, public sector financial reform and public finances;
- analysis and monitoring of public sector finances including budgeting arrangements;
- research, analysis and monitoring of the Western Australian economy and factors affecting the economy, including national and overseas economic conditions;
- maintaining databases of economic and financial information; and
- administration of the State’s revenue laws.
You can also expect to:
- Prepare briefing notes for the Under Treasurer and Treasurer;
- prepare reports and draft correspondence, including response to Ministerial correspondence;
- deal with requests for information from other agencies and members of the public; and
- participate in project groups.
What degree do I need?
Due to the nature of the work conducted in the rotating stream graduates assigned to this stream typically have degrees in economics, commerce, finance and related fields.
What happens beyond the Graduate Program?
Upon the successful completion of your graduate year you will be asked to nominate preferences as to which areas of the Department you would like to be placed at the end of your graduate year. We will then attempt to match your preferences with those of the relevant divisions. There may also be the possibility of a secondment to the Commonwealth Treasury for interested graduates.