Department of the Treasury Reviews

Promotion possibilities are common, it seems like you're rewarded quickly if you're good, and the process, while slow, seems straightforward.

I think there's a really encouragement of organisational contributions which are great.

Treasury has a very welcoming and social culture both in office hours and after hours. SES staff are keen to talk to staff at all levels and often have informal chats and ask about your opinions on important topics. There is an expectation to work hard and work long hours ahead of Budget if you are in these areas. However, the Budget period builds team camaraderie.

Treasury play an active role in progressing issues relating to the above. The department is a genuinely welcoming place for all people.

I am very satisfied that I have able to undertake a range of work in my team. I have been involved in stakeholder engagement, policy work (especially with the new government), and have also been exposed to some numerical work. I enjoy the range and variety of work I have been exposed to.

Managers are Treasury are highly accessible and actively mentor staff. Feedback is always constructive and is two-way.

Semi-open plan, on floor access to managers, great kitchen facilities and quiet spaces.

The assessments were realistic and the interviews were well structured. I liked that they weren't automated.

Treasury has a sharp pay progression system, new joiners do not need to stay at lower levels of pay for long.

Multiple training seminars. To name a few: ethics, stakeholder engagement, systems thinking.

Standard work hours are between 7am and 7pm, and you're expected to work 7 hours 36 minutes a day, if you work more you gain something called flex which is essentially time off equal to your additional work. anything over 10 hours in a day or on weekends is overtime, although you need permission to work overtime.

The Treasury is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.