2026 Internship Register

About this role

About our Internship Register We offer students who are currently enrolled at university, the opportunity of a paid internship to gain real-world experience while completing their studies. Our register is open throughout the year and will be used to fill internship placements that may arise in 2026. Vacancies can occur at various times according to business needs and may vary in duration. About our program Treasury recruits interns throughout the year, giving students the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful policies, programs, research and modelling that help shape the Australian economic landscape. You will: • contribute to the broader work of the department • enhance your studies with practical skills and knowledge • complete your internship flexibly over an agreed period – placements are designed to balance work and your university studies • earn a competitive casual hourly rate of $40 per hour. Internship roles are varied and matched to your field of study. You may: • develop legal, economic, demographic and other policy research, analysis and advice • prepare documents, correspondence and briefings (e.g. for ministers and senior executives) • assist in managing programs or projects • analyse data and produce economic forecasts and economic notes • provide secretariat support (e.g. for ministerial meetings) • support stakeholder relationships/engagement.