Vacation Employment Program
Introduction
The Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) is seeking suitably qualified applicants for its 2008 Vacation Employment Program (The Program). If you are interested in gaining experience in an organisation that plays a pivotal role in providing strategic policy and financial advise to support Australian Government decision-making, then Finance is the place to be.
Finance’s Vacation Program has two intakes per year which run through the mid-year winter and end-of-year summer holidays.
We are looking for students who are keen to gain experience during their break. Students will need to meet the following criteria:
- have completed at least their first year of study;
- studying majors in disciplines such as: Economics, Econometrics, Actuarial Studies, Accounting, Finance, Business, Arts, Law, e-Commerce, Architects. Engineers, Town Planners, Project Management, Commerce, Environment and Heritage, IT;
- obtained at least a credit average across all or completed subjects;
- be an Australian citizen; and
- obtain a security clearance at the minimum ‘protected’ level.
There may be opportunities for successful candidates to also work part-time during the year on a non-ongoing basis.
The positions are based in Canberra and successful interstate candidates will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and associated costs.
The Program allows university students to develop valuable work experience within the Australian Public Service and provides an avenue to encourage students to continue employment with Finance (via the Finance Graduate Program) once their studies have been completed.
The Program is advertised in May (Winter) and October (Summer) on the Finance Internet, in Mycareer, Seek and on appropriate university websites.
About Finance
The Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) is a central Agency responsible for advising on and implementing many key Government priorities.
Our role is to help the Australian Government achieve its policy objectives by contributing to four key outcomes:
- sustainable Government finances
- improved and more efficient Government operations
- an efficiently functioning Parliament
- effective and efficient use of information and communication technology by the Australian Government.
Finance provides high quality, strategic policy and financial advice to support Government decision making and improved Australian Government financial management.
Finance delivers professional support services to our Ministers, Federal Parliamentarians and their staff, and to the Government as a whole.
For more information on Finance please visit About the Department.Frequently Asked Questions
How much will I earn?
You will be recruited as a non-ongoing employee, commencing at the APS 2 level earning $43,000 (pro-rata) when participating in Finance’s Vacation Program. That works out to be about $1370.56 a fortnight after tax.
What will I be doing?
You will commence work as part of a team in one of the seven Business Groups of Finance. As a Vacation employee you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge that you are learning at university in a practical manner and actively contribute to Finances business requirements. The Vacation Program provides you with real work experience that provides a stepping stone into full-time employment once your degree is completed.
Do I need to have previous experience?
As long as the criteria for the Program is met, applicants do not require any previous experience. Once selected, students will be provided with all the training and experience they will need to successfully complete the Vacation Program and gain a valuable insight into the workings of Government.
What hours will I need to work?
Finance’s operating hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, however this is generally flexible. You will be required to work 36 hours and 45 minutes per week or 7 hours and 21 minutes per day – Monday to Friday.
What will the Vacation Employment Program do for me?
The Program provides students who are about to enter employment with great networking opportunities, and is a way to develop new business contact and working relationships. Staff from Finance work closely with students involved with the Program giving ample opportunity to create and cement long-lasting professional networks.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2008 Summer Vacation Employment Program will open on Thursday, 18 September 2008 and close on Thursday, 2 October 2008.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview. The Program will commence on Monday, 1 December 2008 with students finishing their placement on Friday, 13 February 2009.
Contact Us
For more information about the Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) please visit About the Department.
For further inquiries about the Vacation Employment Program please contact a member of the Recruitment and Retention Team on the Recruitment Hotline (02) 6215 1717 or email recruitment@finance.gov.au.
Contact for information on this page: recruitment@finance.gov.au