Associate Director, Economic

**Premier’s Department**

**Associate Director, Economic & Policy Research**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
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Shape NSW economic policy through high impact research and analysis**:

- ** Lead with your economic expertise and strategic policy insight**:

- ** Ongoing role, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,174) at Martin Place, Sydney or 105 Prince St, Orange (3 office days per week)**

**About the Role**
We are seeking an experienced and strategic economic problem solver and leader to deliver economic policy research and analysis that informs major government decisions. You'll oversee projects with statewide economic significance and lead stakeholder engagement across government and industry.

You will join our Policy and Evaluation team within the Economics and Analysis branch in the Investment NSW group. The team plays a key role in guiding the NSW Government's response to economic opportunities and challenges through evidence-based insights and recommendations.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

**We're Looking For**
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Leadership & Team Management**: Proven ability to lead and mentor a high performing team of economists
- ** Economic Policy Expertise**:Strong experience in economic analysis, policy development, and communicating complex finding
- ** Strategic Thinking: S**killed in identifying emerging trends and providing innovative, evidence-based advice in a dynamic environment
- ** Project Management**: Demonstrated ability to scope, plan and deliver complex research projects on time and within budget
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and collaborate effectively across government and industry

**We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.**

**Why Join Us?**
- ** Flexible Working**:Broad range of flexible working arrangements
- ** Career Development**:Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- ** Work-Life Balance**:Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
- ** Wellbeing Support**:Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- ** Inclusive Culture**:Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

**How to Apply**
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

**Closing date**:Monday, 25 August 2025 (9:59 AM)

**Salary**:Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

**About the Premier's Department**
**_Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government_**

**The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.

**Our Commitment**
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

**Additional Information**

**Talent Pool**:A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.