Associate Director - Policy And Budget

Associate Director 

Policy & Budget/Budget Strategy and Coordination

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
• Remuneration: $139,787.44 - $161,662.8 plus Superannuation and Leave Loading 
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Thursday, 28 March 2024 at 10:59am

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government 

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.

We consider work-life balance a key feature of being employed here. You will have the flexibility to manage your work schedule around times that best suit your life outside of the workplace and in line with organisational needs.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury 

While we are certain you will already have your own expertise to ensure success in this role, you will also continue to learn and improve your skills in core areas, including:

• Project Management - Managing projects, including planning, organising, and coordinating activities to ensure timely delivery of outcomes, particularly during the annual budget process.
• Financial Acumen - A strong understanding of financial principles, budgeting processes, and fiscal management is crucial. This includes knowledge of government finance and Budgetary procedures.
• Policy Analysis - Ability to analyse complex policy issues, assess their implications, and provide insightful recommendations. This involves understanding the broader economic and social context.

You will join our Policy and Budget Group and will be working within the  Budget  Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

As you grow in your role at Treasury, there may be opportunities to be a subject matter expert and to be a key contact for the business group. This may lead to opportunities to move into leadership.

Transform and develop your career in a central government agency that is invested in you.

The Associate Director role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your network as you will have the chance to work with multiple teams, agencies, external stakeholders, and organisations to help shape your career.

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 hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney with standard working hours 35 hours per week. 
• Accrue quarterly flex time for any hours worked over the standard hours, and enjoy true work life balance
• Continuous learning initiatives to invest in your career. We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise during in-house education sessions, and online training is at your fingertips to access. 
• A healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and physical and psychological wellbeing. 
• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more.

Read more about our benefits. 

Your day as a Associate Director

Your typical day-to-day work:  

• provide high quality advice and support for the production, delivery and implementation of the NSW Budget.
• assist in the project management of the NSW annual budget process, including the drafting of policy advice and guidance to the Treasury’s Leadership Team, the Treasurer’s Office and across the public sector, as well as assisting in the delivery of the annual budget lock-up event
• collaborate across Treasury the preparation and drafting the annual Budget p, products and related fiscal reports, and coordinate updates to the NSW Budget website 
• engage, communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders on a range of strategic policy issues related to the budget strategy and processes 
• drive continuous performance within Treasury and across the sector, including regular reviews of the annual budget process and performance.

This role liaises extensively with other areas within Treasury, with NSW government agencies and equivalents in other jurisdictions across Australia, and with external stakeholders.

Achieve success as an Associate Director

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. 

You will be successful in this role if you have: 

• ability to work independently and with minimal supervision to deliver on results
• experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, research and analysis 
• demonstrated ability to communicate policy options and analysis clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing)
• experience in working in a challenging and time sensitive environment, with a diverse range of stakeholders
• demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of a team and with strong interpersonal skills  
• track record leading projects or policies from concept to completion.  

We are also committed to providing you with access to learning and development programs to help you achieve your performance objectives and career goals. Read more about how we invest in you. 

If you have a strong focus on improving outcomes for communities and would be interested in roles such as Project Management then this could be the path for you.

Interested in working with us? 

We would love to learn more about you!

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

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

NSW Treasury is an accredited Disability Confident Recruiter. This means we provide a fair and equitable recruitment process to all candidates. People with a disability can apply for our jobs without experiencing barriers. We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

People with a disability are supported to access adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace. Please visit the following link for contact details if you have a disability and require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

NSW Treasury is accredited as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

How we get to know you:

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

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. 

Talent Pool

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

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 Grace Senituli **************@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications:10: 59am Thursday 28 March 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.