About the Role
As an Associate, you will support strategic reforms in financial, environmental, and social sustainability, and governance. You will deliver key projects and initiatives within an agile, cross-disciplinary team, providing analytical, research, and operational support.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and management of key initiatives and projects, including the Sustainability Bond Programme Annual Report, ALCO dashboard, secretariat duties, and social impact investment initiatives.
- Undertake quantitative and qualitative research, performing financial/economic analysis and evaluations to formulate conclusions and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Treasury, the NSW public sector, and external experts to influence outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Requirements
- Practical experience in public policy, finance/economics, and/or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate policy, financial, and economic analysis clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing).
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and seek support when needed.
- Project management skills demonstrating the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
- Ability to adapt to and thrive in a continuously changing business and policy environment.
- An up-to-date resume detailing 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.
- Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
- Successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.
Skills
- Excel
- PowerBI
- PowerQuery
Location
- Sydney CBD
- Flexible working options available
Work Type
- Temporary
- Six months
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
- Clerk Grade 7/8
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications in public policy, economics, finance, law or other relevant areas are highly regarded.
Salary/Compensations
- $116,981 - $129,492
- plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
Benefits
- Buddy system for new team members.
- Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks.
- Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked.
- Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training.
- Wellbeing programs to support mental and physical health.
- Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.
About the Company
- NSW Treasury 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
