Assistant Research Officer

• Great opportunity to undertake varied and interesting work while supporting the Government's management of the State's financial position.
• Be directly involved in a range of issues relating to public policy, the economy, the State Budget, financial management, administration and regulatory frameworks.
• Access a tailored learning and development program including assistance from fellow cadets, mentors and experienced professionals to support your future growth.
• Gain invaluable skills and professional experience while studying for your degree part-time.

About You

We are looking for motivated and talented people to join our Cadet Program as Assistant Research Officers (Cadet). Multiple positions are available.

You will be finishing year 12 and intending to enrol to commence a relevant undergraduate degree course or be partly through it.

As a Cadet, you will work full-time in a variety of business areas (generally moving to a different area of Treasury every 12 months) to help you develop a wide range of career-building skills. You will undertake research and administrative work across Treasury including undertaking standard business tasks and providing support to major projects.

You will benefit from mentoring from past Cadets and senior leaders, access to on and off the job training, and a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Ideally you will have:

• a strong desire to learn and develop your knowledge and expertise;
• the capacity to be innovative and a critical thinker about problems;
• sound time management skills and a professional approach to work and study;
• the ability to successfully manage work and study related commitments at the same time;
• the capacity to apply your skills to diverse tasks and in a range of different subject areas; and
• an interest in Treasury's organisational values and making a difference to Tasmanians.

Our Cadet Program can take up to six years to complete, depending on how much university study you have completed when you enter the Program.

You must be eligible to work full-time and study part-time and you must at all times hold and comply with all visa requirements as determined by the Department of Home Affairs and the Migration Act 1958 if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

About the Cadet Program

Treasury works to improve the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community. Our Cadet Program is a valuable entry-level program for talented people wanting a career in the public sector. Treasury is a well-respected professional organisation that has a high reputation of supporting, developing and valuing our cadets.

Hours per fortnight

Up to hours flexible

Period of Appointment

This is a fixed term appointment for a period of up to 6 years.

Essential Requirements

To be eligible for our program, you must be currently studying, or prior to starting your cadetship be enrolled in, an undergraduate degree course at a tertiary institution. We are open to considering a wide range of study disciplines.

People that have completed an undergraduate degree or are undertaking an Honours, Masters or PhD degree are not eligible for the program.

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants:

Statement of Duties - Assistant Research Officer

Statement of Duties - Assistant Research Officer

Advice to Applicants - Treasury s Cadet

Advice to Applicants - Treasury s Cadet

How to apply

You will need to provide:

• a one to two page summary outlining why you are the best person for the role;
• an up-to-date resume;
• copies of your latest academic results (Academic Transcript) or University acceptance and ATAR/TCE results;
• the contact details for two referees; and
• a complete copy of your work and study visa (where applicable).

Please refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information.

The order of merit resulting from this recruitment process may be reused for up to 12 months to fill vacancies on the Cadet Program.

To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume, academic results, and work and study visa (if applicable) (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email  before the closing date.

For more information

Abigail Shelley

Deputy Secretary Corporate and Governance

Fiona McIntyre

Director Financial Policy and Fiscal Sustainability

Closing date: 6 October 2025 at 11:55pm