Associate Director, Budget Reform and Projects

Overview

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
• Remuneration: $149,739.00 - $173,174.00, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Monday, 29 September 2025 at 10:00am

Your day as an Associate Director

The Policy and Budget (P&B) Group at NSW Treasury serves as the primary liaison with NSW Government agencies, offering expert advice to the Treasurer and Cabinet Committees on financial management, policy reform, and resource allocation. This group helps maintain a robust and sustainable NSW economy by assessing financial risks and developing strategies and policies, and is instrumental in preparing and delivering the annual State Budget and Half-Yearly Review.

Within the P&B Group, the Budget Reform and Projects team works to identify opportunities for budget reform, ensuring policies and processes adhere to best practices and support the Government's fiscal objectives.

Your typical day-to-day as an Associate Director will involve researching and providing policy advice on public sector budget management and performance. You will build and maintain relationships within NSW Treasury and across the NSW Government to progress projects from concept to completion.

You will conduct both quantitative and qualitative research to formulate well-founded conclusions and craft recommendations for senior decision-makers. You will promote ongoing enhancements to policies and procedures, proactively identifying opportunities and conducting policy reviews. The team works collaboratively, and you will lead on individual projects or small project teams to deliver on key priorities.

As an Associate Director, you will manage 1-2 analysts to ensure learning and development objectives are met and priorities are delivered. You will contribute to broader capability building within NSW Treasury to support high-quality analyses and advice.

NSW Treasury is a collaborative and dynamic environment and is ideal for individuals with a curious mindset and a passion for making a positive impact.

You will join the Policy and Budget Group and work within the Strategy, Delivery and Reviews Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application via the NSW Treasury jobs platform.

What you can bring to the role

In this integral role there are a few things we would like you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in public policy, economics, accounting, finance, law or another related field.
• Sound understanding and professional experience in public sector financial management policy, including the annual budget process and whole-of-government budget management policies and frameworks.
• Ability to critically assess financial data and apply basic quantitative analysis techniques.
• Proven experience leading individual projects or policy development from concept to implementation.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to deliver on results.
• Advanced ability to communicate policy or financial analysis clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Experience engaging, negotiating, influencing and exercising leadership with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in leading, motivating and managing individuals or a small team of analysts.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of a team with strong interpersonal skills.

What can you expect from us

The team is diverse and welcoming. We will buddy you up with a team member to help you settle in.

Benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks.
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training.
• Wellbeing programs to support mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible while developing and growing your own skills. Treasury provides advice on a wide range of financial, economic and policy-driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you'll engage in continuous Professional Development, with opportunities such as:

• leading quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
• applying project management principles to progress work priorities and manage delivery risks
• understanding the role of NSW Treasury in budget management and cross-cutting policy issues
• managing direct reports and ensuring learning and development objectives are met
• delivering high-quality analyses and advice to build Treasury's capability and reputation
• managing competing priorities and collaborating with stakeholders across Treasury and other agencies

Learn more about careers at Treasury and how to transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Application process

• an up-to-date resume detailing knowledge, skills, and experience related to the role
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process
• participate in a behavioural-based interview if shortlisted
• undergo work sample exercises if required

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months. Read more about the hiring process.

We Embrace Diversity

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice. We currently hold accreditations as a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability and as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW. We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work.

For assistance, visit: treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement. The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Scott Walker, scott.walker@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: Monday, 29 September 2025 at 10:00am

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click "Apply online" below to start your application.

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