AddressSenior Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) Officer
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- 1x Ongoing Full Time Position Available
- Located in Parramatta with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.
- Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $120,859 p.a. to $133,183 p.a. + superannuation
- 35-hour work week & Flex Leave Entitlements
- Fitness Passport unlocking access to 1500+ fitness facilities
About the role
The Senior CBA officer leads research and analysis to enable the development of sound economic appraisals to support programs out of the Childcare and Economic Opportunity Fund (the Fund). This includes preparing ex-ante CBAs as part of business cases, and leading the scoping, planning and conduct of research and analysis to support key priorities under the Fund. Your ability to provide subject matter expertise and facilitate future planning and decision-making would be highly regarded. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting various reforms and programs which will have direct impact on the betterment of the lives of children and families across the state.
If you’re ready to leave your mark and make meaningful change for NSW children and to NSW Education, join us now!
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate experience and exposure to supporting the provision of economic and policy advice.
- Demonstrate experience in one or more of the following; Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics / Applied Micro or Econometrics/Forecasting.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor communications to diverse stakeholders in a way they understand.
- Be able to establish, maintain and develop positive working relationships.
- Be comfortable in implementing research processes, managing projects from start to finish, and tailoring methodologies to diverse project needs in a rapidly evolving environment.
Key Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in working across diverse policy issues to support the provision of economic or policy advice.
- Experience in one or more of, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Evaluation, Economics / Applied Micro or similar and Econometrics / Forecasting.
- 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
How to apply
Please provide a CV (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of the role.
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.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Closing date: 18 July 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Dipu Deka at *********@det.nsw.edu.au
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 (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.
