Analyst, Investment Appraisal

Premier's Department

Analyst, Investment Appraisal

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Exciting opportunity for an Analyst, Investment Appraisal who thrives in transforming complex economic data into actionable insights that shape critical public policy decisions
• Join a dedicated team with a proven track record in guiding transformative investments, collaborating with experts and stakeholders to develop innovative tools, and deliver advice that creates lasting public value
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8 role ($113,574 - $125,720) at level or Temporary assignment/secondment above level

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this ongoing role. 

About the Role
You will join the Investment Appraisal team within the Economics and Analysis branch in the Investment NSW group.
The Investment Appraisal team delivers quality economic cost benefit analyses and business cases to inform NSW Government decisions on policies, projects and programs to drive public value. The team also provides thought leadership by producing influential technical papers and develops practical tools and templates.

As an Analyst, you will help put a dollar value on the economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts of government policies and proposals. You will also contribute to the development of business cases and financial analyses. Your work will help inform government decisions on how to spend public money to achieve the best results for the NSW community.

You will draw on diverse data sources and research to help build economic models and then write reports to translate complex economic ideas into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. To do this, you will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to support the management of applied economics projects.

This is an economics role. While you may not have direct experience in cost-benefit analysis, we are looking for people with the right qualifications, analytical skills, and a genuine interest in applying economics to real-world public policy questions.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For

• Economic and Financial Analysis: Knowledge and interest in economic and financial analysis, including robust cost-benefit assessments and business case development, particularly in a public sector context
• Analytical and Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to support the development of economic models, then craft clear, concise written reports to communicate insights that drive smarter, informed government investments and policy decisions
• Project Management and Delivery: Ability to support key aspects of project management, such as scoping proposals, tracking progress against milestones, and assessing project risks, while providing clear project updates and insights to senior team members
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proactively engage and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and smooth project execution
• Learning and Innovation: Fostering curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning by supporting research projects that refine analytical methodologies, drive innovation, and elevate the quality of economic analysis and services
  

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

How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role and responding to the following questions:
  

1. Describe a time when you used economic thinking to help assess the broader impacts of a policy, program or initiative — for example, its potential effects on the community, industry, environment, or different groups of people. What did you consider, and how did it shape your advice or thinking?
2. Describe a time when you used Microsoft Excel or similar tools to analyse data, build a model or solve an analytical problem. What was your approach, and what did the analysis help you or others understand or decide?
   

Closing date: Friday, 12 September :59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574- $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Melanie Cokinas, Associate Director Investment Appraisal, or

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, a career at Premier's Department and Government House Sydney.

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

 Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

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

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