Economist / Economic Advisor

NSW Treasury; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

35-hour weeks

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental and carers leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury is seeking an Economist / Economic Advisor for a 12-month temporary role in Sydney CBD with flexible working options. You will contribute to the design, implementation and enhancement of the NSW Performance and Wellbeing Framework through high-quality research, economic and policy analysis, and evidence-based advice.

You will analyse data, prepare briefings and reports, develop practical recommendations for the Treasurer and NSW Government agencies, and collaborate across the

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, statistics, public policy, law or related field.
• Experience developing advice and policy analysis to produce evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to explain economic issues clearly.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with data to derive insights.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with wellbeing and performance metrics is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and enhance the NSW Performance and Wellbeing Framework through research, economic and policy analysis.
• Prepare clear briefings, presentations, correspondence and reports with practical recommendations for the Treasurer, Treasury Executive and NSW Government agencies.
• Contribute to or lead strategic projects, research papers and budget paper products.
• Build productive relationships across NSW Treasury and government, and work with stakeholders to apply performance budgeting and evaluation frameworks.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy advice

Data interpretation

Excel

Education

Economics or related degree

Statistics

Public policy

Law (related field)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Economist / Economic Advisor | Performance Budgeting Frameworks

Employment Type:

Temporary – two vacancies

Employment period:

12 months with possible extension.

Remuneration:

$116,981- $129,492; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading

Location:

Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available

Applications Close:

Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Your day as an Economist / Economic Advisor

You will contribute to the design, implementation and enhancement of the NSW Performance and Wellbeing Framework through high-quality research, economic and policy analysis, and evidence-based advice.

Your work will include analysing data and policy issues, preparing clear briefings, presentations, correspondence and reports, and developing practical recommendations for the Treasurer, Treasury Executive and NSW Government agencies. You may also contribute to or lead strategic projects, research papers and budget paper products.

You will build productive relationships across NSW Treasury and the broader NSW Government, working collaboratively with stakeholders to support consistent application of performance budgeting, wellbeing and evaluation frameworks.

You will be joining our Economic Strategy and Productivity Group and will be working within the Centre for Economic Evidence Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

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

Achieve success as an Economist / Economic Advisor

In this integral role, you will bring strong analytical judgement, clear communication and a collaborative approach to support better economic and policy outcomes for the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, statistics, public policy, law or a related field, and/or relevant professional experience.

Experience developing advice, undertaking data analysis and critically evaluating complex policy issues to generate evidence-based insights and recommendations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex economic and policy issues clearly and concisely.

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data to identify and communicate meaningful insights.

The ability to manage competing priorities, deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Familiarity with wellbeing and performance assessment metrics and methodologies is highly regarded.

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 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, building essential skills in:

economic, policy and data analysis

performance budgeting, wellbeing and evaluation frameworks

clear, influential advice and stakeholder engagement

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.

As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

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.

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Natalie Wu **********@treasury.nsw.gov.au.

Close of applications:

11:59pm Monday 9 November 2026

A concurrent search is also underway.