Queensland Treasury

Queensland Treasury drives the government’s plan to deliver a strong economy with affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all Queenslanders. Our purpose is to deliver government priorities through our expert economic, fiscal, clean energy, and revenue advice and services. Our vision is a financially strong government delivering a strong economy with affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all Queenslanders. Our purpose is to deliver government priorities through our expert economic, fiscal, clean energy, and revenue advice and services.  Read about what we do at Queensland Treasury and learn more about our key responsibilities

Is GRADStart for you?

We want graduates who…

• are motivated, proactive and innovative with strong analytical skills
• think strategically, communicate with influence and work well with people
• have a client mindset and a commitment to delivering excellence in meeting priorities for Queensland communities.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

• be a recent university graduate (within the last two years) or due to graduate before the program commences in February 2027
• be an Australian citizen, or a person who resides in Australia and has permission under the law of the Commonwealth to work in Australia
• have undertaken or are undertaking university undergraduate or post-graduate studies in at least one of the targeted disciplines.

If you are successful in achieving an interview, you will be required to provide written consent to criminal history checks.

Areas of study

• Accounting
• Commerce
• Data analytics
• Data science
• Economics
• Finance
• Law
• Mathematics
• Public policy development

Roles you may work in

• Treasury analyst – work on matters across key policy areas, including the budget and financial processes that impact the Queensland Government.
• Data scientist - use data, analytics and AI to unconver insights that help Treasury shape policy and improve outcomes for Queenslanders. 
• Commercial analyst – provide advice on commercial and investment matters and work on projects related to key government policy areas.
• Revenue analyst – forecast Queensland’s revenues and work on initiatives to facilitate economic activity.
• Economist – analyse economic data, identify trends and give advice on economic issues.
• Policy officer – research, analyse and develop policy on economic, fiscal and social issues.
• Accountant – manage budgets, prepare financial reports and assist in statutory accounting requirements.
• Investigation officer – investigate compliance with Queensland’s revenue and taxation legislation with a customer-centric approach.
• Statistician – analyse data to provide insights that help shape the economic and fiscal direction of Queensland.

Selection process

Step 1: Application form

• The application form will collect information to help us learn about you. This includes: personal and demographic information
• education and qualifications.

Step 2: Psychometric assessment

Once we confirm your eligibility for GRADStart, you will need to do an online psychometric assessment (cognitive, personality and behavioural testing). This assessment helps us understand you better and highlight your strengths.

Step 3: Video interview

Based on the outcome of your online assessment, you may be selected to participate in our online video interview and assessment.

Step 4: In-person or virtual interview

If selected, you will be invited to an interview with our GRADStart selection panel at our 1 William Street, Brisbane workplace. If you are unable to attend in person, email  workforcedevelopment@treasury.qld.gov.au to arrange a virtual interview. The interview is a great opportunity for you to learn more about Queensland Treasury and what our GRADStart program has to offer you.

The selection panel, of Treasury leaders will assess your suitability for a graduate role.

We will do pre-employment checks including references, criminal history and your eligibility to work in Australia.

Step 5: Offer

We aim to make offers by mid-September 2026. The GRADStart program will commence in February 2027.

Supporting equity, diversity, respect and inclusiveness in our recruitment

Treasury is committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects Queensland’s communities. By attracting, recruiting and retaining such a diverse workforce, our department is better able to support the government in advancing its priorities. See our Inclusive recruitment page for more information.

Support and reasonable adjustments can be provided to applicants throughout the selection process as required. Contact our Graduate Coordinator at workforcedevelopment@treasury.qld.gov.au (Opens in new window) to discuss further.

Important information for applicants

• You will be informed via email on the progress of your application. Use an email address that you check often and check your junk folder.
• You must give written consent for a criminal history check to be considered for the graduate role.
• In applying for this program, applicants agree to conduct themselves in a professional manner and accept the decision of the selection panel.
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen, or a person who resides in Australia and has permission under the law of the Commonwealth to work in Australia.

Remuneration and career growth:

Successful applications will receive employee benefits, including:

• a 2-year temporary contract with rotations within Queensland Treasury
• networking opportunities within and beyond Treasury
• a full-time starting salary of between $90,868 and $99,582, plus up to 12.75% superannuation
• generous leave entitlements
• flexible work-life balance (36.25-hour work week)
• salary packaging options
• an inclusive, collaborative workplace.

Contact us

Email: workforcedevelopment@treasury.qld.gov.au