Aboriginal Targeted Associate Economist – Career Launch

NSW Treasury; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Public sector superannuation

Job summary

NSW Treasury is offering an Associate Economist role (Aboriginal Targeted) within the Career Launch Program in Sydney. The 12-month program includes placements in Treasury’s First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch and other divisions, with training and mentoring to develop public policy economics capabilities.

Applicants should be recent graduates, available to start on 1 February 2027, and eligible for Australian or NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Applications close 16 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics, public policy, or a related field by January 2027.
• Available to commence employment on 1 February 2027.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-month program with placements in two areas within Economic Strategy and Productivity.
• Contribute to policy development and government decision-making with mentors and training.
• Assist in informing policy through economic analysis and evidence.

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in economics/public policy

Job description

NSW Treasury is offering an Associate Economist role (Aboriginal Targeted) within the Career Launch Program in Sydney. The 12-month program includes placements in Treasury’s First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch and other divisions, with training and mentoring to develop public policy economics capabilities.

Applicants should be recent graduates, available to start on 1 February 2027, and eligible for Australian or NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Applications close 16 September 2026.