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Business and Economics
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Organisations of all sizes - from small businesses to large-scale corporations - either employ or consult business economists on a regular basis, as do service providing institutions such as banks and charitable bodies. The skills learned are highly portable and can be transferred to a range of opportunities, both in Australia and overseas.
Where can our graduates go?
- Australian Public Service
- State Government
- Local Government
- Banking Sector
- Customer Service
- Economic Analysis and Research
- Financial Consulting
- Humanitarian work
- Insurance
- Investment Fund Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Securities Industry
- Not for profit organisations
- Offices of Politicians
- Private Sector Graduate Programs
- Research (Private and Government)
Graduate Careers (Policy Analyst), The Treasury
The Treasury is one of Australia's key economic and policy organisations. Treasury is seeking Graduate Policy Analysts with a strong interest in public policy who have gained (or will complete in the year they apply) a high quality pass, honours or higher degree in one or more of:
- Economics and Econometrics
- Law
- Mathematics
- Public Policy
- Commerce
- Taxation
- and related disciplines.
A successful graduate will also be keen to foster Treasury values, which include striving for excellence; valuing diversity, teamwork, consultation and ideas sharing; treating people with respect; and honesty and fairness. |
Some Occupations
- Assistant Relationship Manager
- Business Analyst
- Client Service Officer
- Consultant
- Corporate Planning Officer
- Data Analyst
- Economic Analyst
- Economic Research Assistant
- Economist
- Financial Planner
- Financial/Risk Analyst
- Forecasting Analyst
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Economist
- Graduate Investment Analyst
- Graduate Management Trainee
- Investment Adviser
- Logistics Analyst
- Marketing Officer
- Policy Officer
- Project Officer
- Regulatory Analyst
- Research Assistant/Officer
- Sales Representative
- Statistical Research Analyst
- Stockbroker
- Superannuation Adviser
- Treasury Officer
Bachelor of Business & Economics (Hons), Graduate Officer, Australian National Audit Office (ANAO).
The role involves auditing Government organisations upon the request of a Joint Committee in Parliament who advise the Auditor General on which government departments need auditing and in which areas of those departments require auditing (so it is not always financial, it could be an audit on performance, personnel for example). |
Potential Employers
- ABB Grain Ltd
- Accenture
- AMP
- ANZ Banking Group
- AusAID
- Australian Greenhouse Office
- Australian National Audit Office
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
- Australian Taxation Office
- Capital Partners
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Department of Employment & Workplace Relations
- Department of Family and Community Services
- Department of Industry, Tourism & Resources
- Department of the Treasury
- Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd
- Goldman Sachs JBWere
- Insurance Australia Group (IAG)
- Macquarie Bank
- National Australia Bank Ltd
- Productivity Commission
- Qantas
- Reserve Bank of Australia
- SA Auditor-General's Department
- SA Department of Premier & Cabinet
- SA Department of Treasury and Finance
- Shell
- Telstra
- The Boston Consulting Group
Some Websites
Graduate & Undergraduate Opportunities, Goldman Sachs JBWere
For students studying in Banking and Finance, Business and Economics, Commerce, Engineering and Science (Mathematics) students.
Take your talent to the next level .
Goldman Sachs JBWere is a leading financial services firm committed to integrity, teamwork, professional excellence and innovation. We are seeking talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, who have excelled in a variety of academic and extracurricular activities. |
The following sites have jobs, articles and career resources:
Bachelor of Business & Economics Working for the Australian Bureau of Statistics
The position is a statistical position, with duties including data management and analysis, management of statistical operations, providing statistical services to clients and project management. |
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
Government of South Australia Department of Treasury and Finance
We are now seeking interest from enthusiastic graduates in the following disciplines: Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Economics
Applicants will need to demonstrate
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- time management and organisational abilities
- effective communication skills
- ability to work as a member of a team
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More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities
online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work
experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders
University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities,
Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.
Graduate Program, The Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Joining the Commonwealth Bank as a graduate is a great way to launch your career. We are seeking graduates;
- with energy, enthusiasm, a passion for knowledge and a strong desire to succeed
- who are in their final year of University or who have completed their undergraduate degree within the last 3 years
- who are Australian Citizens, or permanent Residents of Australia.
We employ graduates from a variety of disciplines including; Accounting, Finance, Business, Agribusiness, Commerce, Management, Economics, Marketing, Social Science, Human Resources, Arts, Actuary, Mathematics & Statistics, Information Technology, Law, Statistics. |
SA Auditor-General's Department
Start your career as a professional independent auditor. The South Australian Auditor-General's Department invites applications from graduates in Accounting, Commerce or Economics who are interested in making a career in public sector auditing.
Graduate Duties: The positions offer interesting and challenging careers in financial and compliance auditing; systems review; value for money audits (relating to the efficiency and economy of public sector operations); and special investigations. Includes the examination and verification of financial and financially related transactions and records, evaluation of internal controls in accounting andfinancial reporting systems and the preparation of reports to audit and auditee management. |
Careers in International Development - Graduate Program, AusAID
AusAID develops and delivers Australia's overseas aid policies and programs. Together with other Australian Government agencies and regional partners, AusAID tackles global development challenges head-on. AusAID is seeking highly motivated graduates to contribute to Australia's effort to reduce global poverty. |
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