2026 Treasury Graduate Program

Launch into an exciting career with Treasury by joining our 2026 Graduate Program!

18-month fixed term appointment with the possibility of extension and/or permanency after 12 months

About us

Treasury is at the centre of Government decision making. We are responsible for managing Western Australia’s public sector finances and formulating and implementing the annual State Budget. We develop economic and revenue forecasts, and monitor developments in the State’s economy, major revenue bases and public sector finances, to ensure Western Australia remains on track against the State Government’s budgetary objectives and policies. Our policy advisory role covers a wide range of issues, including Commonwealth-State financial relations, revenue policy, advice on alternative models of service delivery, infrastructure provision, and more.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity, we do work that is meaningful and rewarding. We are a diverse and inclusive agency where our people are supported to grow and thrive, with workplace flexibility to help us be at our best.

From 1 July 2025, we will become the Department of Treasury and Finance, a much larger agency that will provide an even greater Graduate Program experience and more opportunities for career development and advancement across multiple functional areas.

We offer a structured 18-month Graduate Program with three diverse rotations across Treasury, with the potential for a rotation to the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC). During the 18-month structured program you will work on individual and team-based projects, which will allow you to develop intricate knowledge of Treasury work areas and be exposed to high impact and meaningful work.

As a Treasury Graduate Officer, you will:

• be exposed to a wide range of work areas, including policy, economics, finance, budget analysis, and accounting;
• grow your capability and practical skills by performing challenging work that makes a difference;
• continue your development journey with extensive training opportunities;
• expand your professional network across the sector and industry; and
• join other committed young professionals in a supportive network that runs regular social events, community volunteering, and professional networking.

For full details about the Graduate Program and what we are looking for, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, the position Role Statement, and Treasury’s Capability Framework.

Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. To be considered for the 2026 Treasury Graduate Program, you must:

• have successfully completed a tertiary degree between December 2023 and December 2025;
• demonstrate high academic achievement (Weighted Average Mark of 70% or above);
• be an Australian Citizen or an Australian permanent resident at the time you lodge your application; and
• be available to start the program in mid-January 2026.

We welcome applications from relevant disciplines, including Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business, Commerce, Data Science, Economics, Finance, International Relations, Law, Legal Studies, Politics, Public Policy, and Mathematics.

Equity and diversity

At Treasury, we take pride in the diversity of our people and the unique perspectives they bring. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability. Our recruitment practices are inclusive to enable all applicants to fully participate.

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact Claudia Lango on (08) 6551 2757 or via email at:

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Evidence of Australian citizenship or Australian permanent residency;
• A copy of your most recent academic transcript; and
• A current CV (maximum 2 pages) outlining your work and academic experience, achievements, extra-curricular involvements, and/or leadership roles you have undertaken, including details of two (2) professional referees.

At the online application form stage, you will be asked to tell us (in 300 words or less):

• why you want to be part of this program; and
• what skills and attributes you have that will ensure you successfully undertake the role of Graduate Officer.

Applications are to be received

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. All required documents must be attached, or your application will be considered incomplete and not accepted.

Pool duration and subsequent vacancies

This is a pool recruitment process that may be used to fill similar permanent or fixed-term vacancies that may arise within 3 months of the Graduate Program’s start date. Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this program, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies within Treasury and across the WA public sector, in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies.