First Nations employment initiatives

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• Treasury graduate program
• Affirmative measure
• Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships program
• Jawun APS Secondment Program
• First Nations Policy Unit

We offer meaningful career options, provide strong role models and are committed to increasing First Nations people representation at Treasury.

Improving social outcomes for First Nations people is a priority for the Australian Government, the Australian Public Service (APS) and Treasury.

By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• pursue your interest and passion for influencing policies that affect all Australians
• ensure our work continues to represent the Australian population we serve
• build Treasury's knowledge, understanding and respect First Nations cultures.

We encourage First Nations people to apply for any of our advertised positions.

First Nations employment initiatives are part of our workplace inclusion and diversity program.

See our:

• Reconciliation Action Plan website
• Inclusion and Diversity Strategy 2023–2028

Treasury graduate program

We’re looking for First Nations graduates across a range of disciplines, including:

• law
• economics and econometrics
• data and statistics
• business and commerce
• finance
• public policy
• political science
• mathematics.

Visit our Graduate development program website

Affirmative measure

We advertise some roles using the affirmative measure that allows an APS job to be open to First Nations candidates only.

This measure aims to increase First Nations representation in the APS.

Visit the Australian Public Service Commission website to read about the measure

All applications for engagement and promotion are still assessed by merit.

Applying for a position under the Indigenous Affirmative Measure

If you apply under this measure, you’ll need to provide confirmation of heritage. You can do this with:

• a letter signed by the chairperson of an incorporated Indigenous organisation
• a confirmation of descent form signed by an Indigenous organisation.

To make sure the confirmation process isn’t a barrier, you can still apply but you’ll need to provide the documents if we offer you a position.

Visit the:

• Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies website for help sourcing your evidence
• Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations to find an organisation to sign your confirmation of descent form

Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships program

Treasury participates in the Australian Government Indigenous Apprenticeships Program (IAP). The IAP is a pathway for First Nations people to start their career in the APS.

Visit the Services Australia website for information on the IAP

Jawun APS Secondment Program

Treasury participates in the Jawun APS Secondment Program. The program is a strategic partnership that places APS employees with Indigenous-led organisations.

The program supports organisational goals while enhancing participants' cultural competence and leadership skills.

Visit the APS Academy website to learn about the Jawun secondment program

First Nations Policy Unit

Treasury has a dedicated First Nations Policy Unit.

The unit:

• contributes to the government's implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap
• advises and reports on Budget measures that relate to First Nations peoples
• supports Treasury’s Reconciliation Action Plan Committee
• promotes increased representation of First Nations perspectives in economic policy development.