Queensland Treasury GRADStart graduate program
Start your career with Queensland Treasury and be part of important economic projects.
Program details
Applications for the 2026 intake will open in March 2025.
- Start date: February 2026
- Location: Brisbane
- Length: 12 months
- Placements: This program recruits for roles in Queensland Treasury only.
About this program
Start your career with Queensland Treasury's GRADStart program. It aims to nurture future leaders in the public sector. You'll receive a permanent position, tailored training, rotate through 2 business areas for 6 months each and build your skills and network.
Queensland Treasury drives the state's economic plan. It strives for a strong economy for all. Joining GRADStart means being part of a team that offers expert advice and works in a flexible setting. The 12-month program focuses on personal growth. You'll tackle important projects alongside skilled professionals, contributing to solutions that improve Queensland's economy.
Treasury graduate Arabella Scott talks about her GRADStart experience
There's a lot of support in the graduate program. There's also a comprehensive training program from very technical topics such as funding and investment principles to critical thinking. I was also partnered with a mentor who has been very helpful in facilitating my growth as an economist.
One of my favourite work opportunities so far has been my involvement in drafting content for Queensland's budget update and I feel very proud of my contribution to this key government deliverable.
I would describe treasury as a very inclusive workplace. Since starting the program I've met so many people that I wouldn't have met otherwise and there are a lot of colleagues that I would consider my good friends, and I find this helps me feel really comfortable challenging each other's perspectives and asking questions.
My experience has been really empowering. It's been great to look back on my growth as an economist and hone my skills and also know that my work contributes to the prosperity of Queensland.
What we are looking for
Become a future leader in roles such as a treasury analyst, commercial analyst, economist, accountant, statistician, investigation officer or revenue analyst.
We welcome applications from the following disciplines:
- economics
- finance (including budget strategy and financial reporting)
- accounting
- commerce
- public policy
- property economics (or majors in real estate)
- data analytics
- business (particularly majors in management and disciplines above)
- law
- mathematics
- communication
- project management.
We sometimes need specialists from other fields. So, if you want to work at Queensland Treasury, please apply even if your study is outside the core areas above.
Program eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you:
- have a university undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a discipline listed above
- have or will have completed a bachelor's degree or higher between January 2023 and February 2026
- are an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- are an Australian permanent resident
- have a visa with unrestricted working rights under Australian immigration law
- reside in, or be willing to re-locate to Brisbane, for the duration of the program.
Additional information for international students
You are eligible to apply if you:
- can provide evidence of your visa type, status and entitlements to work prior to starting employment with us. Right to work must be maintained through employment. For more information on right to work and visa conditions visit the Department of Home Affairs
- have obtained overseas qualification recognition if you received your degree outside of Australia.
Program remuneration and benefits
- Annual starting salary of $73,997
- A permanent position in Queensland Government
- 36.25 hour working week
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% holiday bonus pay
- Cultural leave
- Flexible work-life balance opportunities
- Generous leave entitlements
- Salary packaging options
- Genuine leadership, mentoring and ongoing career development
- An inclusive and collaborative workplace
How to apply
Applications for the 2026 intake will open in March 2025.
Our recruitment process
As part of your online application, you will be required to submit:
- your personal information
- your qualifications and education information
Our online platform will take you through cognitive, personality and behavioural testing.
If successful, you may be invited to submit an online video.
At this stage you will be invited to a face-to-face interview (in-person or online).
Pre-employment checks such as referee checks, criminal history checks and the right to work in Australia will be done at this stage.
If you are successful, our team will call to make an offer!
Get ready to start your journey as a Queensland Treasury GRADStart graduate. Your induction will start in February 2026.
More information about this program
Find out more about the Queensland Treasury GRADStart program.
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