Treasury Cadetship Program

The Department of Treasury and Finance offers Cadetships to individuals who have recently completed Year 12 or have recently commenced University and wish to pursue a career in accounting and financial management, economics or public policy. Cadetships provide an excellent opportunity to work and gain experience in a central government agency whilst studying part-time for an appropriate tertiary degree. 

How the cadetships operate

Cadets are exposed to areas of economic, financial management and public policy and rotate on a 12 monthly basis over a six-year maximum period.
Cadets undertake part-time studies in an appropriate degree course.  Treasury provide leave support to undertake studies through time off to attend lectures, tutorials and examinations. 
On successful completion of the Cadetship, and subject to satisfactory work performance and academic results, permanent appointment to the State Service is offered, having regard to available positions within the Department.

Remuneration

The commencing salary for a Cadet is based on the amount of University completed.  For a person who has just finished Year 12, the starting salary is $29 502 per annum.  Continuation of the Cadetship, which is subject to an annual review of academic results and work performance, will see Cadet’s salary advance annually, culminating in progression to $47 675 per annum on completion of the Cadetship.

How you apply

The Department normally recruits 2-3 new Cadets each year, however, this depends to some extent on the progress of existing Cadets.  All vacancies are advertised on the Tasmanian Government Jobs Web site, www.jobs.tas.gov.au, and in most local newspapers. 

More information

For more information, contact Neil Thristan, Senior Human Resource Officer, on (03) 6233 2449 or email neil.thristan@treasury.tas.gov.au.
More information about the Department of Treasury and Finance is available on our website, www.treasury.tas.gov.au.