Economist/advisor

**Economist/Advisor, Centre for Economic Evidence**
- **Employment Type**: Ongoing
- **Classification / Grade / Band**: Clerk Grade 5/6
- **Remuneration**: $97,027 - $107,059; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- **Location**: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
- **Applications Close**: Friday, 21 February 2025 at 9:59am

**Your day as an**Economist/Advisor**

Within the Centre for Economic Evidence the **Investment and Evaluation Policy Branch** has has stewardship of the NSW Government’s Investment Framework. You will work with a team of passionate economists and policy professionals to develop and implement whole of government frameworks, policy and guidance. This involves research, quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis on a range of issues that impact day-to-day life of people in NSW and extensive liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

The Centre for Economic Evidence sits within the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group. Read more about your future Group.

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

**Achieve success as an**Economist/Advisor**

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.
- Knowledge of and/or professional experience in economics, public policy, evaluation or another relevant field. Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly regarded but not essential if knowledge / experience can otherwise be demonstrated.
- Demonstrated experience in developing policy, economic frameworks and/or the provision of economic advice and analysis.
- The ability to work across diverse policy issues to support economic and/or policy advice, with familiarity and experience in at least one of the following areas:

- policy development and analysis
- business cases
- economics
- evaluation
- cost-benefit analysis.

**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:

- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong working relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and informed decision-making.
- Adaptability and Communication: Navigate complexity, address diverse issues, and convey complex analyses in an audience-tailored manner.

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 **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._