Vacation Employment Program
Introduction
The Department of Finance and Deregulation (Finance) is seeking suitably qualified applicants for its 2009 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 advice 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.
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; Commerce; Accounting; Engineering, Town Planning and IT;
- obtained at least a credit average across all or completed subjects;
- be an Australian citizen; and
- be able to obtain a security clearance at the minimum ‘Protected’ level.
There may also be opportunities for successful candidates to work part-time during the year on a temporary (non-ongoing) basis.
The positions are based in Canberra and successful interstate candidates will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation 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 Development 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 relevant university websites.
About Finance
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; and
- 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.
Business Groups
The Department is comprised of seven Business Groups. Each Group has a page which describes its specific roles and responsibilities, and contains links to documents and webpages relevant to staff within the Group. The Groups are:
- Asset Management Group
- Australian Government Information Management Office
- Budget Group
- Corporate and Parliamentary Services
- Deregulation Group
- Financial and e-Solutions Group
- Financial Management Group
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 $44,300 (pro-rata) when participating in Finance’s Vacation Program. That works out to be about $1,433.60 a fortnight after tax (pro-rata).
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 Finance's business requirements. The Vacation Program affords 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 work experience?
As long as the criteria for the Program is met, applicants do not require any previous work experience. Once selected, students will be provided with all the training 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 37 hours and 30 minutes per week or 7 hours and 30 minutes per day with a 1 hour lunch break – Monday to Friday. For further information regarding Finance’s working arrangements please refer to:
Finance’s Collective Agreement (CA) [
568KB]
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 contacts 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 2009/2010 Summer Vacation Employment Program will be open until Sunday, 11 October 2009.
If your application is successful you will be notified and an interview will be arranged to assess you suitability for the Program.
Phone interviews will be arranged for applicants who do not reside in the ACT.
Contact Us
For more information about Finance please visit About the Department.
For further inquiries about the Vacation Employment Program please contact a member of the Strategic HR Team on (02) 6215 1717 or email recruitment@finance.gov.au.
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