Economic Advisor

2 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Treasury Full time $113,574 - $125,720 per year

Economic Advisor, Performance Budgeting Frameworks

  • Employment Type:
    Ongoing
  • Classification / Grade / Band:
    Clerk Grade 7/8
  • Remuneration:
    $113,574 - $125,720; plus, Super and Leave Loading
  • Location:
    Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
  • Applications Close:
    Tuesday 21 October 2025 at 9:59am

Your day as an Economic Advisor

Your typical day-to-day work will include contributing to the work of the team by assisting, and where appropriate, leading in the delivery of high-quality research, advice and analysis to inform development and implementation of the NSW Performance and Wellbeing Framework. You will contribute, and where appropriate, lead strategic projects, research papers and/or budget paper products. The role involves a strong team focus and ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.

You will be joining our Economic Strategy & Productivity Group and will be working within the Centre for Economic Evidence Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

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

Achieve success as Economic 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.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Tertiary qualifications in economics, statistics, public policy, law, or a related discipline, and/or relevant professional experience.
  • Proven ability to conduct quantitative analysis in complex settings to generate insights and inform policy; and/or experience in delivering policy advice grounded in economic evidence.
  • Advanced Excel skills, with experience in or willingness to learn programming languages such as Stata or R.
  • Familiarity with wellbeing and performance metrics and methodologies is highly regarded.

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:

  • develop expertise in wellbeing and performance evaluation frameworks.
  • strengthen stakeholder engagement and collaborative policy development skills.
  • enhance data analysis and critical reasoning for economic and policy advice.

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

Read the
role description
to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process:

  • an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
  • complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
  • 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

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit:

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor
Natalie Wu

Close of applications:
9:59am Tuesday 21 October 2025


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