Treasury's Cadet Program (Multiple Vacancies)

Are you seeking to gain professional experience and want to make a difference for the Tasmanian community? Why not apply for Treasury's Cadet Program! Treasury’s Cadet Program provides you with a valuable opportunity to study part-time while gaining hands-on practical and professional experience in a key government agency.  Experience shows that it’s a great way to start your career. You will be paid a full-time salary and receive paid time off work to attend lectures, tutorials and exams.

We are looking for motivated and talented people to join our Cadet Program as Assistant Research Officers (Cadet). Multiple positions are available. The Cadet Program:

• is a great opportunity to build your personal and professional skills and experience while learning about the many areas of Treasury’s business, the Tasmanian State sector and how governments operate;
• provides you with the opportunity to be directly involved in a range of issues relating to public policy, the economy, the State Budget, financial management, administration and regulatory frameworks; and
• gives you a tailored learning and development program and access to other cadets, mentors and experienced professionals to support your future growth.

Why work for us?

Treasury works to improve the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community. As a Cadet you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of working opportunities while also making a positive difference. We are a very well respected professional organisation that has a strong record of supporting, developing and valuing our cadets.

About the Cadet Program

Treasury’s Cadet Program is a great way to fast track your career and learn new skills.

While participating in the program you will work in a variety of business areas (generally moving to a different area of Treasury every 12 months). The time it takes you to complete your cadetship depends on how much University study you have completed on entry to the program, and any relevant previous work experience. The maximum time is 6 years on the program before being offered a permanent placement. You will receive paid time off work to attend lectures, tutorials, and exams, over and above normal leave entitlements.

The opportunity to join our program is not limited to a particular degree. We recognise the specific knowledge and skills provided through study in different disciplines together with the broader skills that are developed through work and life experiences are valuable to our organisation and the public service.

Click on this link to find out more about our Cadet Program.

About you

Ideally you will have:

• a strong desire to learn and develop your knowledge and expertise;
• the capacity to apply your skills to diverse tasks and in a range of different subject areas;
• time management skills and a professional approach to work and study;
• the ability to successfully manage work and study related commitments at the same time;
• the capacity to be innovative and a critical thinker about problems; and
• an interest in the mission and values of our organisation and making a difference to Tasmanians.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible for our program, you must be currently studying, or prior to starting your cadetship be enrolled in, an undergraduate degree course at a tertiary institution. We are open to considering a wide range of study disciplines.

People that have completed an undergraduate degree or are undertaking an Honours, Masters or PhD degree are not eligible for the program.

You must be eligible to work full-time and study part-time and you must at all times hold and comply with all visa requirements as determined by the Department of Home Affairs and the Migration Act 1958 if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:

 724567,724568,724569,724610 - Statement of Duties - Assistant Research Officer (Cadet).docx

 724567,724568,724569,724610 - Statement of Duties - Assistant Research Officer (Cadet).pdf

 Advice to Applicants - Cadet Program.docx

 Advice to Applicants - Cadet Program.pdf

You will need to provide (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only):

• a one to two page summary outlining why you are the best person for the job;
• an up-to-date resume;
• copies of your latest academic results (Academic Transcript) or University acceptance and ATAR/TCE results;
• the contact details for two referees (if possible); and
• a complete copy of your work and study visa, where applicable.

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' for further information.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants.

The order of merit resulting from this recruitment process may be reused for up to 12 months to fill vacancies on this program.

Before you apply, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the Cadetship Program. The contact person will be very pleased to hear from you and this will provide you with a better understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your one to two page summary document (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email ***********@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.

Abigail Shelley

Deputy Secretary, Corporate and Governance

Phone: (03) 6145 0***

Email: ***************@treasury.tas.gov.au

Vacancy No.: 724567,724568,724569,724610

Closing date: Monday 10 June 2024 at 11:55pm