To help shape a thriving, resilient and sustainable New South Wales through public service excellence.NSW TreasurySenior EconomistIs responsible for the management of NSW finances, the provision of analysis and advice, and the management of NSW assets. We are the NSW Government's key advisor on economic and fiscal management and sector performance.About the roleYou will be the policy lead on certain taxes and provide support to strategic projects, research papers and/or budget papers. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality advice and analysis to support policy development and design, government decision-making and implementation.The role involves work across the stages of policy development—research, policy design, quantitative analysis and modelling, and legislative change. It involves verbal and written briefings to senior executive and the Treasurer, stakeholder engagement and project management. A strong team focus, the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships and leadership are important parts of this role.This role provides a unique opportunity to shape tax policy settings and drive tax reforms. You will be joining our Economic Strategy & Productivity Group and will be working within the Revenue Division.What you can bring to the roleIn 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 possess the following:Qualifications:
Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, or law, or relevant experience.Experience:
Some experience in providing public policy advice and/or delivering policy analysis based on data and economic evidence, ideally in:Tax policyEconomic policyData analysis and econometricsEconomic and fiscal modellingSkills:
Ability to undertake policy costings and economic and fiscal modelling.Interest:
A keen interest in developing expertise in tax policy and tax reform.What can you expect from usThe 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 weeksAccrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online trainingWellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.Enrich your career with the NSW TreasuryYou 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:develop expertise in complex policy areas and apply critical perspectives across diverse issues.deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with incomplete information and tight timeframes.communicate complex policy and economic issues clearly and tailored to the audience.Interested in working with usRead the role descriptions above to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.Application process: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.partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.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.What you'll be responsible forDevelopment of Finance Strategy: Recommend improvements to optimize and improve financial performance and development of strategic long-term plans.Operational and Financial Reporting: Analyze financial data to prepare timely reports to support business decisions.Financial Modeling: Analyze data to create financial models that support planning and projections.Skills you'll needCollaboration: Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals.Numerical problem solving: Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems.Critical thinking: Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight.
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