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Department of Treasury and Finance
Graduate Program
Application Handbook
Vacancy Number: 25150011
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Table of Contents
Eligibility ............................................................................................. 3
How to Apply ...................................................................................... 3
Graduate Program.............................................................................. 4
What Does Treasury Do? ................................................................... 5
As a Place to Work ............................................................................. 6
Treasury Output Groups ..................................................................... 7
Related Statutory Authorities and Associated Entities ...................... 10
Generous Employment Conditions ................................................... 11
Application Process .......................................................................... 12
Application Checklist ........................................................................ 13
Application........................................................................................ 14
Tertiary Qualification(s) .................................................................... 15
Work Experience .............................................................................. 15
References ....................................................................................... 16
Selection Criteria (essential) ............................................................. 17
Additional Information about Yourself ............................................... 20
Treasury Output Groups of Interest .................................................. 21
Publication Details
Department of Treasury and Finance
2016 Graduate Program Application Handbook
38 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800
GPO Box 1974, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801
Last updated May 2015
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Eligibility
Vacancies are open to any person who has graduated with a degree in
accounting, business, commerce, law, finance, economics or a related field in the
last three years.
Please note that to be eligible for an ongoing appointment at the end of the
program in January 2017, applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent
Resident of Australia.
How to Apply
Once you have completed the Application Handbook apply online for the Graduate
Program by following the instructions below:
1. Log on to http://www.careers.nt.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx and click the
begin search button. This will take you to the Employment Opportunities
Careers in Government vacancy search page.
2. Enter in Vacancy Number: 25150011
3. At the bottom of the vacancy description screen you should see a button
titled 'Apply Online' click this button to register on eRecruit for the Graduate
vacancy and follow the prompts to complete your application (eRecruit is an
online application system used for all employment opportunities within the
NTPS).
Use the Application Checklist on page 12 to ensure that all the required
documentation has been attached to your online eRecruit application.
Note: Your application will not be considered if the required documentation from
the checklist has not been uploaded to your eRecruit online application or if this
Application Handbook has not been completed.
Closing date
5 July 2015
Contact:
Human Resources
Email: HumanResources.DTF@nt.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8999 6280
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Graduate Program
Objective To provide a comprehensive and extensive package of training and
development opportunities for graduate trainees, which will serve to
strengthen the Department of Treasury and Finances (Treasurys) and the
Governments business and finance capabilities and resources.
Graduate Program The Graduate Program is specifically for tertiary graduates and involves:
formal training in the processes of government and regular workshops and
Formal Training
The training includes a selection of practical courses that will complement the
hands-on experience gained through employment placements. Seminars and
workshops cover various aspects of Treasurys role in government and its
operations and will be presented by Treasury Directors and experienced
senior staff. Other sessions cover processes within the Northern
Territory Public Sector and focus on developing communication skills.
Seminars and workshops include:
Mock Budget;
Funds management;
Economic statistics;
Please Note: Additional studies during the Graduate Program are not
recommended due to the learning and development nature of the program.
Graduate Work Graduate work placements provide hands-on work experience in various
Placements areas of Treasury.
During the 12-month program, graduates will be placed in various work units
within Treasury for three to four months at a time.
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commercial infrastructure and service delivery projects in partnership with the private
sector;
Our business units are grouped into five output groups for budgeting and reporting
purposes.
Treasury is also responsible for two statutory offices: Northern Territory Treasury
Corporation and the Utilities Commission. Although each operates under its own
legislation, they are supported by Treasury for administrative purposes.
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As a Place to Work
As a key central government agency, Treasury is a trusted and influential adviser to the
Territory Government in areas including financial management, economic, commercial,
taxation and regulatory issues, government investment and borrowings, and public sector
superannuation.
As a place to work, Treasury values include integrity, respect, trust, fairness and
professionalism, and we support staff in balancing their work and personal priorities. Our
aim is to provide a challenging yet rewarding work environment that recognises the value
each individual provides in helping achieve Treasurys goals.
Treasury services a smaller jurisdiction than our larger interstate counterparts. This
means there are much greater opportunities to gain experience in the broad range of
issues that Treasury deals with, across government. Depending on the business unit, you
will have the opportunity to work directly with highly sensitive and confidential information
involving leading-edge government policy issues and major government projects, be
involved in agency and whole of government financial information and planning, develop
and improve legislation, collect taxes or audit and investigate compliance with tax laws.
Working in a smaller jurisdiction also provides a unique opportunity to work in a variety of
roles, which means there are significant opportunities for internal advancement, career
development and networking. Treasury is a great agency for anyone to start a new career
or accelerate his or her career path in the public service.
We offer a range of career opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages
work/life balance, professional development and fast-tracked career progression. The
employment conditions are generous and there is also an attractive remuneration
package.
We are looking for bright, motivated people who are up for new challenges and eager to
contribute to improving our communitys economic and social wellbeing. We are looking
for people with potential for middle management and we are offering a range of
interesting and challenging work in policy development, research, analysis, tax
compliance and advising Government and other stakeholders. Positions are available in
fields ranging across business, accounting, economics, commerce, law and public
administration in the following Treasury areas:
Economic
Financial Management
Superannuation
Treasury Services
Utilities Commission
Read on for more information about the opportunities on offer, the generous employment
conditions and how to apply for a Graduate position at Treasury.
You may also like to visit our website at http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au for further
information.
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Financial
Management
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Territory Revenue
Office
The Territory Revenue Office advises the Government on and manages collection
of the Territorys taxes, mineral and petroleum royalties. It also administers home
owner incentive schemes including the first home owner grant. It comprises
four business units: Revenue Development, Revenue Collections, Royalty and
Advisory Services, and Revenue Information and Systems.
Revenue Development is responsible for ensuring the Territorys taxation, royalty
and grants regimes are simple to administer and keep pace with changing
commercial practices. It analyses other Australian tax systems; consults with
industry and professional bodies; advises the Government on commercial and
legislative issues that affect the Territorys revenue regime; reviews objections to
tax and royalty assessments and other decisions of the Commissioner of Territory
Revenue; and jointly manages and prepares the Territorys case in appeals to the
Tribunal and Supreme Court.
Revenue Collections assesses and collects Territory taxes, and authorises and
pays tax-related grants and subsidies. It investigates the activities of businesses
and individuals and assists them to comply with their Territory tax and grant
obligations. It does so by providing advice on the operation of the relevant laws;
monitoring and receipting payments, including authorising instalment
arrangements; identifying tax avoidance schemes and changes in commercial
business practises that impact on Territory taxation revenue; and initiating debt
recovery actions. It also analyses and reviews property, business and commercial
transactions; examining financial and other business data; liaises with equivalent
interstate and Commonwealth revenue authorities; advises senior management
on compliance matters; and initiates prosecution actions in severe cases of
non-compliance.
Royalty and Advisory Services monitors and investigates the activities of mining
companies to assist in compliance with the Government's mineral royalties
legislative requirements and policies. It also provides technical advice on more
complicated royalty and Territory taxation matters and assessments; develops
and issues mineral royalty guidelines to support compliance; and jointly manages
and prepares the Territorys case in appeals to the Tribunal and Supreme Court.
Revenue Information and Systems designs, implements, enhances and maintains
the Territory Revenue Offices information management technology systems. It
manages and maintains the Territory Revenue Office data warehouse, develops
economic and financial models to forecast the Territorys own-source revenue and
the revenue impact of legislative and policy proposals; provides risk profiling and
intelligence gathering for compliance purposes; reports on inter-jurisdictional
benchmarking and statistical analysis; and provides information and data as part
of meeting the Territorys reporting obligations.
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Superannuation The Superannuation Office provides services to members of the below schemes
Office and support services to the trustees and boards of the various schemes and is
responsible for superannuation policy and legislation that meets statutory
requirements of Territory and national superannuation legislation.
It currently administers six schemes: the Northern Territory Government and
Public Authorities Superannuation Scheme (NTGPASS); the Northern Territory
Supplementary Superannuation Scheme (NTSSS); the Legislative Assembly
Members' Superannuation Scheme (LAMS); the Northern Territory Police
Supplementary Benefit Scheme; the Northern Territory Administrators Pensions
Scheme; and the Northern Territory Government Death and Invalidity Scheme
(NTGDIS).
Treasury Services Treasury Services Group provides executive and corporate services to enable
Group Treasury to fulfil its role as the key central agency for the provision of fiscal,
economic, regulatory and resource management advice.
Senior Executive the Under Treasurer, Deputy and Assistant Under Treasurers
have whole of agency responsibilities and accountabilities, providing strategic
direction and leadership for Treasury. They are also involved in high level whole
of government projects and policy development.
Secretariat provides support services to the Under Treasurer, Treasury senior
executives and the Treasurers office. The area provides central coordination
and liaison services for Treasury between the office of the Treasurer, other
Ministers offices, the Cabinet office, Legislative Assembly and other government
agencies on issues relating to Treasury responsibilities.
Corporate Support provides services to Treasury business units to enable staff
to concentrate on core business in their functional area. Services include
information technology; records management; finance; communications; and
human resources, which manages career development programs such as the
Graduate Program.
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Treasury Corporation
Utilities Commission
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Payable fortnightly, on Thursday, into your nominated account ($57 851 per annum).
For employees with recognised dependants ($960 per annum).
Zone A taxation concession is applicable.
36 hours 45 minutes per week.
Treasury core hours are 8am to 4.21pm, with a one hour lunch break.
Superannuation
Recreation Leave
30 days (six weeks) per annum, which may be accessed on a pro rata basis after
completion of eight months service.
Flexible leave arrangements include:
Ongoing employees:
Fixed-period employees:
one week personal/carers leave available after each completed two months of
service with two days available on commencement;
Paid study leave of up to 2.5 hours per week for an approved course of study;
compulsory course fees may be reimbursed. NB: As the graduate training schedule is
intensive, graduates are strongly discouraged from undertaking studies within the first
12 months of employment.
Three months of long service leave after 10 years service.
After a qualifying period of one year, paid parental leave of 14 weeks or after a qualifying
period of five years, paid parental leave of 18 weeks, with the remaining balance up to
three years as unpaid leave.
Partners may use up to two weeks paid leave from the date of birth or adoption depending
on length of service.
Workers
Compensation
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Application Process
There are three stages to the application process.
Stage 1: To be considered for the Graduate Program applicants must ensure all sections of the
Application Form application included in this document are completed (unless stated optional) and
submitted with all required attachments (see page 13 for a checklist).
Stage 2: Treasurys Senior Management Group reviews each application and identifies
Short Listing applicants who will be considered further.
Referees will be contacted for all applicants who are short-listed.
Stage 3: At interview, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss their academic achievements,
The Interview work experience to date and personal qualities. Applicants will also have the opportunity
to ask questions about Treasury and potential employment with us.
Short-listed applicants may be required to complete a research task prior to their
interview.
All applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of the selection process, but
due to the large number of applicants for this program, please allow adequate time for
us to process and review all applications. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act (section 17) and the
Public Sector Employment and Management Regulations (section 5), the Northern
Territory Public Sector is required to retain records of all employees including
prescribed particulars.
The information retained includes, amongst other things, personal and contact details,
next of kin, dependents and citizenship details as well as details of any disabilities
employees may have that are relevant to their employment with the Northern Territory
Public Sector. This legislation also enables details of an employees ethnicity or
aboriginality to be retained subject to his or her agreement.
This information is used by Treasury, the Department of Corporate and Information
Services and the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment to assist in the
effective administration of employee entitlements.
Employees of Treasury are able to access any of the personal information provided
during their employment and this can be done by contacting
Human Resources on (08) 8999 7220.
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Application Checklist
Please use the checklist to ensure your application is complete.
Upload each of the following documents onto your eRecruit online application under the Response to
Criteria section drop down list (refer to How to Apply on page 3 of the Application Handbook). Your
application will not be considered without these documents:
a completed Application Form (complete all sections unless stated optional);
your resume or curriculum vitae providing details of your employment history outlining
position held and your major responsibilities and achievements. You should also note any
other relevant qualifications and education history;
a certified copy of your academic transcripts; and
a certified copy of your Birth Certificate or Passport.
If you are not an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia you must also attach
a certified copy of your current visa.
A certified copy is a photocopy of the original document that is certified as a true copy by a qualified
person for example, justice of the peace, commissioner of oaths, or solicitor.
If you are unable to send your application via the eRecruit system please contact:
Human Resources
Email: HumanResources.DTF@nt.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8999 6280
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Application
(Please note late or incomplete applications will not be considered)
Personal Details
Title:
Mr
Ms
Mrs
Miss
Given Names:
Surname:
Residential Address:
Contact Details
Home:
Work:
Mobile:
Email:
Date of Birth:
Birthplace:
Citizenship
Australian Citizen
Other*
*If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, you must provide a certified copy of
your passport and visa information.
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Tertiary Qualification(s)
Academic qualifications
Applicants must have graduated in the last three years with a degree in accounting, finance, economics,
business, commerce, law or other related disciplines.
(Please attach a certified copy of your academic transcript/s. Refer to Application Checklist)
Degree:
Year graduated:
University/Institution:
Do you have more than one degree?
Yes
No
Work Experience
(attach separate table if you wish to provide more information)
EMPLOYER
PERIOD
POSITION/DUTIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
(Dates of employment)
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References
You should provide two work and/or academic referees in this application. Any written work or academic
references may also be attached.
Work Referee(s)
Preference One
Name:
Position held:
Employer:
Phone:
Preference Two
Name:
Position held:
Employer:
Phone:
Academic Referee(s)
Preference One
Name:
Position held:
Institution:
Phone:
Preference Two
Name:
Position held:
Institution:
Phone:
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3. Ability to work as part of a team and organise own workload to meet deadlines.
4. Sound oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise and accurate reports.
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5. Sound experience with standard office computing systems (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar.
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Work Experience
Prior relevant work experience is not a pre-requisite for selection but any work experience before, during or
after graduating may be useful in demonstrating your abilities or qualities referred to above.
Personal Qualities
Personal qualities most desirable in applicants include initiative, integrity, enthusiasm, and a high degree of
personal motivation and commitment.
Applicants should be well organised, able to work both independently and as part of a team and work under
pressure to meet regular and often tight deadlines.
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Economic Group
Financial Management Group
Territory Revenue Office
Superannuation Office
Northern Territory Treasury Corporation
Treasury Services Group
Utilities Commission
*This is the last page of your Graduate Application. Please refer back to the Application Checklist on
page 12 of this handbook to ensure your application is complete.
Advertising Survey
How did you find out about Treasurys Graduate Program?
Word of mouth
Please provide their source if possible:
Newspaper advertisement
Please provide name of paper:
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