First Nations Associate Economist - Policy Insight & Analysis

NSW Connect; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Flex time accrual

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental and carers leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury invites applications for Associate Economist (Aboriginal Targeted) in the First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch of the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group. This ongoing role offers Sydney CBD location with flexible working options and a salary of AUD 87,199–95,482 plus Superannuation and Leave Loading.

You will contribute to high-quality economic advice, focusing on First Nations perspectives, and prepare briefs, ministerial submissions and policy analyses while collaborating

Qualifications

• the ability to undertake basic research and analyse data, models and diverse perspectives under supervision
• clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain routine technical information in plain English
• sound judgement, curiosity and a willingness to seek input, share ideas and solve problems
• First Nations cultural capability and/or knowledge and experience in the First Nations policy landscape.

Responsibilities

• You will contribute to high-quality economic advice and analysis that informs microeconomic policy development and government decision-making.
• Your work may include researching and analysing economic and policy issues, assessing the economic, financial, legal and administrative impacts of proposals, and helping identify priorities for reform across a range of NSW Government policy contexts.
• Your advice and analysis will centre First Nations perspectives and culture within economic and policy frameworks.
• You will prepare clear and concise briefs, Ministerial correspondence, reports and submissions; support projects and assignments; monitor milestones and deliverables; and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to help achieve Treasury outcomes.
• You will be joining our First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch within the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group.
• 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
• We are looking for someone who is curious, collaborative and motivated to use evidence to support better outcomes for the people and communities of NSW.
• The ideal candidate will bring:
• the ability to undertake basic research and analyse data, models and diverse perspectives under supervision
• clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain routine technical information in plain English
• sound judgement, curiosity and a willingness to seek input, share ideas and solve problems
• First Nations cultural capability and/or knowledge and experience in the First Nations policy landscape.

Job description

NSW Treasury invites applications for Associate Economist (Aboriginal Targeted) in the First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch of the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group. This ongoing role offers Sydney CBD location with flexible working options and a salary of AUD 87,199–95,482 plus Superannuation and Leave Loading.

You will contribute to high-quality economic advice, focusing on First Nations perspectives, and prepare briefs, ministerial submissions and policy analyses while collaborating