Senior Economist/Senior Policy Officer

Senior Economist/Senior Policy Officer (Multiple Roles), Economic, Strategy & Productivity                                                                           

• Employment Type: Ongoing & Temporary up to 12 months (with view to ongoing) 
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration: $120,859 - $133,183; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Thursday 20 June 2024 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution

The Competition and Regulatory Policy & Investment & Evaluation Policy teams are recruiting for Senior Economist/Senior Policy Officer roles. 

As a senior member of the team, here’s what you’ll do:

• Project delivery: Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from scoping to risk mitigation. Provide expert advice on emerging issues and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Data-driven insights: Apply your expertise in public policy and economics to analyses data qualitatively and quantitatively. Develop actionable recommendations for reform.
• High-quality communication: Craft reports, briefings, and presentations that meet Treasury standards. Respond to agency and government requests effectively.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build strong relationships across Treasury, the NSW Government, and key stakeholders. Your insights will inform executive decision-making.
• Collaboration and mentorship: Lead cross-divisional teams, contribute to broader goals, and guide junior team members in their professional growth.

You will be joining our Economic, Strategy & Productivity Group and will be working within the Markets & Regulation Division (NSW Productivity Commission) or the Centre for Economic Evidence. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

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

What you can bring to the role.

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: 

• Knowledge of and/or professional experience in economics, econometrics, statistics, public policy, law, or another relevant field. Relevant tertiary qualifications are highly regarded but not essential if knowledge / experience can otherwise be demonstrated.
• Demonstrated experience in developing economic frameworks and/or the provision of economic advice and analysis, with particular experience in competition policy, regulatory policy, policy reform, or cost-benefit analysis being highly regarded.
• The ability to work across diverse policy issues to support economic and/or policy advice, with familiarity and experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Policy development and analysis
  • Economics
  • Econometrics / Forecasting
  • Evaluation
  • Cost-benefit analysis

What can you expect from us

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 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:

• Strategic results: Achieve results aligned with stakeholder support, corporate objectives, and financial management goals.
• Stakeholder engagement: Cultivate strong working relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Adaptability and communication: Navigate complexity, address diverse issues, and convey complex analyses in an audience-tailored manner.

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:

• provide 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 (please note that a cover letter is not necessary; the questions serve as a substitute for one) 
• partake in a behavioural based interview if shortlisted
• under-go work sample exercises if required.

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:

• 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: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

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: 9: 59am Thursday 20 June 2024

A concurrent search is also underway.