I recommend that applicants invest some time building a basic understanding of contemporary international economic related events and arrive at a view on the topic.
Midlevel, Canberra - 25 Oct 2022
I would maintain a focus on working for the public service more generally rather than being specific to Treasury. It would be good to demonstrate that you have a passion for serving the public.
Graduate, Canberra - 18 Oct 2022
I think just be really honest and genuine about why you want to work here - that really comes across in interviews, and don't try and predict what they want.
Graduate, Canberra - 14 Oct 2022
I think be sure about your goals and expectations. Think about you as a person and how you deal with difficult situations and people. Make use of the STAR method. If you're an empathic person you should have no trouble with the interview.
Graduate, Canberra - 06 Oct 2022
I would recommend you understand the type/breadth of work that Treasury does. I would also recommend looking at their values and the APS values. Overall, Treasury are really keen to employ graduates who are excited to develop, learn and work in different areas.
Graduate, Canberra - 06 Oct 2022
Have high grades and ideally a post graduate qualification like Honours or Masters. When you answer your questions pick areas you know about and are passionate about, it's ok to not know a solution as long as you can explain why there isn't one. That's probably my biggest piece of advice; show that you understand that very few of Treasury's policy choices are perfect solutions, there are always negatives.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
Think of your past experiences and how you have grown and how they can apply to different situations. Preparation for interviews may not always help (questions may not get asked) but at the least, you feel more confident knowing that you have done something, and that confidence shows in how you portray yourself and how you speak. The other tip, is to learn to improvise. Being able to speak confidently and well with very little information is a skill that is learnt over time, but is very valuable.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
Line up your examples against the APS values
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
If you're applying through the economist stream, be informed of current events that are effecting the economy and current economic policy.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
Study a policy area, learn the impacts and the associated costs. Learn about the sensitivities in these areas and come up with a next steps if you were to pursue such a policy.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
Study like you would for any other job application and this one will seem quite straightforward.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
There is an APS-wide economics stream you can apply to (and be considered for Treasury) or you can apply to Treasury directly. Increase your chances and apply to both.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022
Understand what your skills are qualities are, use the STAR method and draw on a mixture of experiences, and know a little bit about the Department.
Graduate, Canberra - 05 Oct 2022