Senior Economist/Economic Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Flex time accrual

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury is seeking a Senior Economist/Economic Analyst in Sydney CBD with a focus on federal financial relations. You will deliver high-quality economic and policy advice, research complex issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for decision-makers.

You will prepare briefings and presentations while collaborating with Treasury, the NSW Government and the Commonwealth. The role sits in the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group, Revenue Division, offering flexible

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience in public policy, economics, statistics, social sciences, law, research, evaluation or related field.
• Experience providing policy advice and/or economic analysis in a data-driven environment with a strong customer focus.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work across diverse policy issues, with expertise in policy development and analysis, economics, data analysis or forecasting, or evaluation.
• Highly effective written, verbal and visual communication skills; ability to explain technical and complex information to different audiences.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills; quantitative and modelling skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality economic and public policy advice on federal financial relations, revenue and long-term reform priorities.
• Research and analyse complex economic and policy issues; translate evidence into practical recommendations for government decision-makers.
• Prepare briefings, reports, correspondence and presentations; build relationships across Treasury, NSW Government, the Commonwealth and external bodies.
• Join the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group within the Revenue Division and contribute to NSW priorities.

Skills

Public policy

Economics

Statistics

Data-driven

Analytical skills

Policy development

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Quantitative modelling

Job description

Senior Economist/Economic Analyst | Federal Financial Relations

Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading

Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available

Applications Close: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Role impact & contribution

As a Senior Economist/Economic Analyst, you will deliver high-quality economic and public policy advice on federal financial relations, Commonwealth-sourced revenue and long-term reform priorities.

You will research and analyse complex economic and policy issues, including GST distribution outcomes and intergovernmental agreements, and translate evidence into clear, practical recommendations for government decision-makers.

You will prepare high-quality briefings, reports, correspondence and presentations, while building strong relationships across Treasury, NSW Government, the Commonwealth, other jurisdictions and external bodies to advance NSW priorities.

You will be joining our Economic Strategy and Productivity Group and will be working within the Revenue Division. 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

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

• Knowledge of or professional experience in public policy, economics, statistics, social sciences, law, research, evaluation or another relevant field
• Experience providing policy advice and/or economic analysis in a data-driven environment with a strong customer focus
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex and politically sensitive issues and develop evidence-based recommendations
• The ability to work across diverse policy issues, with expertise in policy development and analysis, economics, data analysis or forecasting, or evaluation
• Highly effective written, verbal and visual communication skills, including the ability to explain technical and complex information to different audiences
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills; quantitative and modelling skills are desirable

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.

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 will engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• advanced economic and public policy analysis
• influencing, negotiation and stakeholder engagement across jurisdictions
• communicating complex analysis clearly to senior decision-makers

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.