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• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Remuneration: $99,938 - $110,271; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Thursday 11 September 2025 at 9:59am

Your day as an Economist involves supporting the delivery of high-quality analysis, research and modelling to inform government decision making and policy development. Your core responsibilities include building and maintaining macroeconomic and fiscal models, data analysis and reporting, and conducting research on economy topics, with emphasis on key Government priority areas.

Proactively building robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders is essential, as is contributing to improved outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts. You will join the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group within the Macroeconomy Division and work with the Macroeconomic Analysis, Research and Strategy (MARS) and Structural Analysis and Modelling (SAM) teams. Read more about your future Group and Division in the role description.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

• Support the delivery of high-quality analysis, research and modelling to inform government decisions and policy development
• Build and maintain macroeconomic and fiscal models
• Conduct data analysis and reporting
• Undertake research into areas of interest pertaining to the economy, especially key priority areas for Government
• Build robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate results effectively

• Hold relevant qualifications or experience in economics
• Ability to apply economic policy across diverse reform issues
• Clear communication of complex ideas in various formats
• Ability to analyse critically and solve problems with evidence
• Understanding of financial impacts and budget considerations

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked
• 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

• Up-to-date resume detailing knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the role
• Complete pre-screening questions as part of the application
• Behavioural interview and additional assessments if shortlisted

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

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 for the people of New South Wales.

We hold accreditations as a Disability Confident Recruiter with the Australian Network on Disability and are an Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW.

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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 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.

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Close of applications: 9:59am Thursday 11 September 2025

A concurrent search is also underway.

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• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other and Analyst

We also provide ongoing opportunities and keep candidates informed about new Economist roles in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

For more information about Treasury careers, read the role description and submit your application only via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.