Senior Associate

Expressions of Interest Senior Associate Financial Management and Services This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles. Employment Type: Temporary, with the possibility of ongoing for at grade applicants Employment period: 30 June 2026 Grade/Band: Clerk Grade 09/10 Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available Applications Close: Monday, 8 December 2025 at 9:59am Role impact & contribution As a Senior Associate, you will support strategic policy development by analysing and advising on policy, regulatory, and economic issues broadly related to the energy and economic transition. You will also manage cross-organisational stakeholder engagement and planning to drive the implementation of a corporate strategy aimed at positioning Treasury to steward the economic transition, build fiscal resilience for a sustainable economy, and enhance governance of climate change issues across the public sector. The Senior Associate will add critical technical skills to the team and contribute to the agile delivery of the Climate Finance Programs Branch’s key projects and ad hoc activities, in alignment with NSW Treasury’s climate change strategic priorities. Proactively building robust relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts. You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and will be working within the Climate Finance Programs Division. Read more about your future Group and Division. Read more about the role in the role description here. Achieve success as Senior Associate 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. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria: Strong research, analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills, ideally developed working in the fields of banking (e.g. project finance, deal structuring, financial modelling, accounting), management consulting (e.g. corporate strategy, change management), environmental/climate science (e.g. climate modelling, climate risk assessment, environmental impact assessment) or in the public sector (e.g. policy, governance, risk management). Strong financial, science or engineering (or equivalent technical) background to be able to address and interpret the potential impact of climate change on the State’s economic and fiscal position. Proven knowledge and understanding of climate/sustainable finance and the role it plays as a growing source of funding/investing for both the public and the private sectors. Demonstrated understanding of ESG and sustainability matters including the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and nature dependency. Demonstrated experience in producing high quality written advice in the form of briefing notes, issues papers or similar. Strong agile project design and management experience, and a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks effectively and ask for support when needed. Ability to adapt to and thrive in a continuously changing business and policy environment. Experience in providing high quality policy advice. Strong demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, with strong interpersonal skills. Commitment to contributing to an inclusive culture and encouraging diversity of thought. Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Science or other relevant areas. Satisfactory employment screening checks. 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 , acquiring essential skills such as: Deliver assigned program objectives in a fast-paced, changing environment while effectively managing competing priorities. Handle complex and sensitive consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, meeting agreed timelines and balancing diverse expectations to achieve collaborative outcomes. Identify issues and manage interdependencies to meet project, program and organisational goals, developing practical solutions for implementation. Policy analysis, strategic policy development, and policy implementation. 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. Interested in working with us Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. Application process an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role. complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process. partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted confirmation that your leader/s supports your application and has agreed in principle to release you should you be successful. Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. We embrace diversity We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales. We currently hold the following accreditations as a: a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers. a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices. We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: Eligibility To be eligible to apply for ongoing or temporary employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia and a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee, contractors are not eligible to apply. Any questions? Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Brie Spurr Close of applications: 9:59am Monday 8 December 2025 A concurrent search is also underway #J-18808-Ljbffr