Senior Advisor, Policy & Budget – Flexible Work

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

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.