Principal Economist

Principal Economist, Economic Strategy & Productivity Group Employment Type : Temporary Employment period : (12 months, with a view to ongoing) Classification / Grade / Band : Clerk Grade 11 / 12 Remuneration : $139, - $161,; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading Location : Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available Applications Close : Monday, 4 March 2024 at 10 : 59am Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government 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. We consider work-life balance a key feature of being employed here. You will have the flexibility to manage your work schedule around times that best suit your life outside of the workplace and in line with organisational needs. Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury While we are certain you will already have your own expertise to ensure success in this role, you will also continue to learn and improve your skills in core areas, including : deepening your knowledge of public economics, cost-benefit analysis, business cases and evaluation leading and managing a small team in working in a complex, high pressure and sensitive environment managing the State’s finances with excellence, and delivering innovative, strategic and rigorous policy advice. Treasury has an inclusive culture and a supportive environment with a focus on continuously improving and enhancing a diverse workplace that reflects NSW communities. As you grow in your role at Treasury, there may be opportunities to be a subject matter expert and to be a key contact for the business group. This may lead to opportunities to move into leadership. Transform and develop your career in a central government agency that is invested in you. The Principal Economist role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your network as you will have the chance to work with multiple teams, agencies, external stakeholders, and organisations to help shape your career. Investing in you 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 hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney with standard working hours 35 hours per week. Accrue quarterly flex time for any hours worked over the standard hours, and enjoy true work life balance Continuous learning initiatives to invest in your career. We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise during in-house education sessions, and online training is at your fingertips to access. A healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and physical and psychological wellbeing. A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more. Your day as a Principal Economist The Centre for Economic Evidence (CEE) has responsibility for Treasury’s economic stewardship and investment frameworks, as well as outcomes budgeting and First Nations economic wellbeing. Its functions include advising the government on the application of economic approaches to public investment; providing economic analysis; providing expert advice and guidance to NSW Government agencies; and coordinating across government performance reporting. Within CEE the Investment and Evaluation Policy Branch has stewardship of the NSW Government’s Investment Framework. You will lead and manage a small team to prepare whole of government frameworks, analysis and advice on interesting issues that impact day-to‑day life of people in NSW. You will lead qualitative and quantitative analysis and policy development and liaise extensively with internal and external stakeholders. This role liaises extensively with other areas within Treasury, with NSW government agencies and equivalents in other jurisdictions across Australia, and with external stakeholders. Achieve success as a Principal Economist 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. You will be successful in this role if you have : the drive and are passionate about the application of economics to inform policy design and advice that improves the wellbeing of the NSW community have significant experience working in economic policy or evidence-informed decision making in government or professional services have a flair for critical and creative thinking have demonstrated experience in managing and leading people to deliver high quality products experience as a highly effective negotiator, communicator and listener and can persuade senior executive using your knowledge, skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr