Economist

**Economist (two vacancies), Macroeconomy Division**
- **Employment Type**:Ongoing
- **Classification / Grade / Band**:Clerk Grade 5/6
- **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**

The Macroeconomic Analysis, Research and Strategy (MARS) & Structural Analysis and Modelling (SAM) teams are recruiting for an Economist.

Your typical day-to-day work will include supporting the delivery of high-quality analysis, research and modelling to support government decision making and policy development. Your core role will include building and maintaining macroeconomic and fiscal models, data analysis and reporting, and conducting research into areas of interest pertaining to the economy, especially in relation to key priority areas for Government.

Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.

You will be joining our Economic Strategy and Productivity Group and will be working within the Macroeconomy Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

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

**Achieve success as an Economist**

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

You will be successful in this role if you:

- hold relevant qualifications or experience in economics.
- communicate complex ideas clearly in various formats.
- analyse critically and solve problems with evidence.
- understand financial impacts and budget considerations.

**Investing in you**

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the **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 your mental and physical health.
- Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our 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 in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs 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**, acquiring essential skills such as:

- gain expertise in federal financial relations and economic reform.
- strengthen stakeholder engagement across government and external bodies.
- enhance analytical, policy, and strategic communication capabilities

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

**Interested in working with us**

**Application process**:

- an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
- partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

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 what to expect in the hiring process.

**We embrace diversity**

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as a:

- a **Disability Confident Recruiter** with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
- a **Level 1 Activate Carer Employer** with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

**Eligibility**

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

**Any questions?**

**_ A concurrent search is also underway._