Principal Economists

**Principal Economist, two vacancies, Economic Strategy & Productivity**

We are looking to fill roles across both the Macroeconomic Analysis, Research and Strategy (MARS) and Structural Analysis and Modelling (SAM) branches.
- **Employment Type**:Ongoing & Temporary (for a period up to 30 June 2026)
- **Classification / Grade / Band**:Clerk Grade 11/12
- **Remuneration**:$145,378 - $168,130; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
- **Location**:Sydney CBD, flexible working options available
- **Applications Close**:Monday 19 May 2025 at 9:59am

**Role impact & contribution**

Are you ready to shape the economic future of New South Wales? As a Principal Economist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, evidence-based analysis and advice on current and prospective economic conditions. Your insights will directly influence government decision-making and policy development, making a tangible impact on the state's economic landscape.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead complex research projects and guide the team’s research agenda.
- Generate accurate macroeconomic forecasts and structural economic analyses to support the formulation of the State Budget and the NSW Intergenerational Report.
- Inform strategic economic policies through detailed and insightful analysis.
- Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Ensure the delivery of timely and relevant economic insights.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders to enhance the understanding of economic and fiscal trends and their implications.

This position not only influences the policy landscape but also drives the broader goals of the NSW Treasury.

You will be joining our Economic Strategy & 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**.

**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, Econometrics, Statistics, or a related field, or substantial experience in these areas.
- **A strong track record** of delivering quantitative analysis involving economic modelling and data analysis in a complex environment with a strong objective/customer focus.
- The ability to **clearly convey technical and complex information** in various forms appropriate to the audience and its purpose.
- **High-level experience** in analysing, forecasting, and reporting on developments, preferably for the Australian or NSW economies, by extracting insights from domestic and international macroeconomic data sources (e.g., ABS, RBA, Government budget papers, IMF).
- **Advanced capability** in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and econometric software (e.g., Eviews, R or similar).

**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:

- Adaptability and multi-tasking
- Mentorship and stakeholder management

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 mo