Economic Analyst / Economist / Senior Economist (Multiple Roles)

Economic Analyst / Economist / Senior Economist

(Multiple Roles), Economic Strategy & Productivity Group

• Employment Type:                            Ongoing 
• Classification / Grade / Band:          Multiple Grades (more details below)
• Location:                                            Sydney CBD, flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close:                          Thursday 15 February 2024 at 11:59 pm

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government

The Revenue Division is recruiting for the following roles:

• Senior Economist/ Analyst. Please click here to access the role description  Clerk Grade 9/10 (Salary Range: $120,859 - $133,183; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
• Economist Please click here to access the role description
  Clerk Grade 7/8 (Salary Range: $106,024 - $117,362; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
• Economic Analyst. Please click here to access the role description
  Clerk Grade 5/6 (Salary Range: $93,295 - $102,941; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

In these roles, you will have the opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible while developing and growing your own skills. 

When you join Treasury, you are a part of 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:

• Problem-solving and critical thinking 
• Economic and policy analysis
• Data analysis and modelling
• Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement

You will join our Economic Strategy & Productivity Group and will be working within the Revenue Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

The 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 devoted 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 in the Revenue Division

The Revenue Division is responsible for providing advice to Government to ensure sustainable, efficient and equitable revenues now and in the future. The roles provide a unique opportunity to shape and influence government tax policies and reforms. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of state taxes, revenues and economic issues such as property and land taxes, insurance duties, payroll tax, gambling taxes and policy, road pricing, infrastructure levy contributions, and transitioning to net zero emissions strategies. 

Our work cuts across the stages of policy development—research, policy design, quantitative analysis and modelling, and legislative change. A typical day in the role may involve developing and assessing policy or reform options with reference to economic and regulatory impacts and fundamental tax principles, modelling the impacts of tax changes, undertaking consultation with stakeholders, advising on legislation, providing verbal advice to senior executive and preparing briefs, reports and other written material. The team works closely with each other, and with other teams across Treasury and other parts of government, to ensure high‑quality and robust policy advice and costings. 

Achieve success in the Revenue Division

For these roles, we are looking for someone who:

• has an interest in contributing to tax policy and tax reform
• thrives in fast-paced and dynamic environments
• enjoys working with numbers as well as policy

We are 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 an interest in contributing to good public policy 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 descriptions 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 Natalie Wu **********@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: 11:59pm Thursday 15 February 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.