Senior Advisor (Multiple Roles)

Treasury; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour weeks

Flex time accrual

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Carers leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury is seeking Senior Advisors to shape policies, budgets and reforms impacting NSW communities. Multiple ongoing/temporary roles across the Policy & Budget Group offer opportunities to influence State Budget, fiscal strategy and policy across health, education, justice, transport and housing.

You will analyse complex issues, develop evidence-based recommendations and provide advice to senior decision-makers, briefing Ministers and Cabinet Committees where required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience analysing complex issues and integrating financial, economic and public policy considerations into evidence-based advice.
• The ability to apply quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify risks, opportunities and practical recommendations.
• Sound judgement and the ability to plan and deliver work independently while managing competing priorities, dependencies and risks.
• Clear and concise communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex issues and influence senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build productive relationships across Treasury and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex issues and develop evidence-based recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Provide advice from briefing Ministers and Cabinet Committees to designing and implementing budget processes.
• Contribute to delivery of policy and budget reforms that affect NSW communities.

Skills

Complex issue analysis and synthesis

Policy advisory

Stakeholder influence

Communication clarity

Collaborative relationships

Job description

Senior Advisor (Multiple Roles), Policy & Budget Group Employment Type: Ongoing/Temporary (with view to ongoing) Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10 Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working options available Applications Close: Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm

Shape decisions that matter Join NSW Treasury as a Senior Advisor and help shape the policies, budgets and reforms that impact millions of people across NSW. We're recruiting for multiple Senior Advisors across the Policy & Budget Group, with both ongoing and fixed-term opportunities available. Depending on the role, you may contribute to delivery of the State Budget, fiscal strategy, industrial relations policy, or advice on policies in a major public service area including health, education, justice, transport, housing and regional development. The Policy & Budget Group is made of the below Divisions:

• Budget
• Strategy, Reviews and Reform
• Health and Stronger Communities
• First Nations, Education, Sustainability and Service
• Transport, Arts, Regions and Planning

You'll analyse complex issues, develop evidence-based recommendations, and provide advice to senior decision-makers. From briefing Ministers and Cabinet Committees to designing and implementing budget processes, you'll play a key role in delivering outcomes for communities across the state. You can read more about the role and the Policy & Budget Divisions in the role description here .

What you can bring to the role

• demonstrated experience analysing complex issues and integrating financial, economic and public policy considerations into evidence-based advice
• the ability to apply quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify risks, opportunities and practical recommendations
• sound judgement and the ability to plan and deliver work independently while managing competing priorities, dependencies and risks
• clear and concise communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex issues and influence senior stakeholders
• a collaborative approach and the ability to build productive relationships across Treasury and government agencies

What can you expect from us

• 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 NSW Treasury

At NSW Treasury, your work will help shape decisions that impact communities across the state. Whether you're contributing to the State Budget, advising on policy reform or tackling complex economic challenges, you'll have the opportunity to influence outcomes that matter. As NSW Government's principal financial and economic adviser, Treasury sits at the centre of decision-making. You'll work alongside talented colleagues, engage with senior stakeholders, and gain exposure to some of the state's most significant policy, budget and reform priorities.

• deepening your understanding of public sector financial management, Budget processes and policy development
• strengthening your analytical, briefing, influencing and project delivery skills
• learning directly from experienced policy, economic and financial experts across Treasury
• accessing formal learning programs and on-the-job development
• gaining exposure to high-profile policy, budget and reform initiatives across government
• building valuable networks with colleagues and stakeholders across the NSW public sector

Explore Careers at Treasury and discover how you can grow your career while helping deliver better outcomes for the people of NSW.

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.

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.

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.

Close of applications: 11:59pm Wednesday, 28 October 2026