Principal Infrastructure Economist

Principal Infrastructure Economist

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time up to 30 April 2028
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive salary of $149,739 - $173,174 pa plus superannuation and leave loading

About the role

Lead the development and delivery of high-quality, professional economic analysis and advice to support rigorous, evidence-based business case development for current and future school infrastructure.

This position will require you to provide expert advice across the business and requires extensive experience in economics and the preparation of high-quality cost benefit analysis. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential as you'll be working within a small team with 2 direct reports, as well as with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation. Success in this role requires an analytical mindset, the confidence to constructively challenge assumptions, and the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting. You will also play a key role in mentoring and developing our talented team.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you -

• Extensive experience in the provision of specialist, expert advice and/or quantitative analysis, including cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical mindset
• Confident decision maker
• Ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: 03 December at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Chloe Standard at and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Nabeel Abd Almadi at

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.