Associate Economist in Sydney

The Economic Strategy and Productivity Group is establishing a talent pool of suitable candidates for future Associate Economist opportunities. Your typical day-to-day work will include undertaking research and analysis that contributes to high-quality economic and policy advice across a range of NSW Government public policy contexts. You will support the assessment of the economic, financial, legal and administrative impacts of policy proposals and priorities for reform. You will also help prepare clear and concise briefs, Ministerial correspondence, reports and submissions with sound recommendations.

Working collaboratively across Treasury and with external stakeholders, you will contribute to project delivery, monitor milestones and deliverables, and support teams to achieve Treasury’s objectives and outcomes.

We are looking for people who can apply sound research and analytical skills, communicate clearly and contribute positively in a collaborative environment. Suitable candidates may be considered for future opportunities as they arise. You will be successful in this role if you are:

• a clear and concise communicator who can prepare well-structured written advice
• resilient, adaptable and able to work through changing priorities, complexity and uncertainty
• collaborative and capable of building effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• committed to learning, seeking feedback and developing your understanding of Treasury and NSW Government processes

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.

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:

• economic and public policy research and analysis
• preparing clear briefs, reports, submissions and recommendations
• working collaboratively across Treasury and NSW Government

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement.

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