Economic Analyst

**Economist/Economic Analyst - two vacancies**

**Economic Strategy & Productivity Group/State Revenue Policy & Property and Revenue Initiatives**
- **Employment Type**:Ongoing
- **Classification / Grade / Band**:Clerk Grade 7/8
- **Remuneration**:$110,266 - $122,058; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
- **Location**:Sydney CBD, flexible working arrangements available
- **Applications Close**:Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 9:59am

We are looking for someone who:

- has an interest in contributing to tax policy and tax reform
- thrives in fast-paced and dynamic environments
- enjoys working with numbers as well as policy

**Role impact & contribution**

Your typical day-to-day work will include being the policy lead on certain taxes and provide support to strategic projects, research papers and/or budget papers. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality advice and analysis to support policy development and design, government decision-making and implementation. The role involves work across the stages of policy development—research, policy design, quantitative analysis and modelling, and legislative change. It involves verbal and written briefings to senior executives and the Treasurer, stakeholder engagement and project management. A strong team focus, the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships and leadership are important parts of this role. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape tax policy settings and drive tax reforms.

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

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

**What you can bring to the role.**

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 have:

- Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy or law or have relevant experience.
- Some experience in providing advice on public policy and/or delivering policy analysis underpinned by data and economic evidence, ideally in one or more of the following areas:

- Tax policy
- Economic policy
- Data analysis and econometrics
- Economic and fiscal modelling
- An interest in developing expertise in and contributing to tax policy and tax reform.

**What can you expect from us**

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:

- Working at our Sydney office with flexible working arrangements available.
- 35-hour standard weeks with 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:

- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Economic and policy analysis
- Data analysis and modelling
- Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement

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