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About the Role

This 12-month Career Launch Program for Associate Economists involves placements in two different areas within the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group, including Treasury’s First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch. The program includes regular training sessions, engagement with mentors, and opportunities to inform policy development and government decision-making. Participants will gain exposure to a broad range of work and economic policy issues, develop their professional network, and build a well-rounded understanding of public policy career pathways. Upon completion, participants move to ongoing teams within Treasury.

Responsibilities

Placements in two different areas within the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group.
Participate in regular training sessions covering economics for public policy, problem-solving skills, and career development.
Engage regularly with mentors.
Play a role in informing policy development and government decision-making.
Gain exposure to a broad range of work and economic policy issues.
Develop professional networks.
Build a well-rounded understanding of career pathways in public policy.

Requirements

Must have completed or be due to complete an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, public policy, or a related field) by January 2027.
Must be available to commence employment on February 1, 2027.
Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia.
Lived experience and ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with and understand issues impacting on First Nations peoples are highly valued.
Provide a concise up-to-date resume detailing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Provide most recent academic transcript.
Provide responses to several pre-screening questions.
Do not include a separate cover letter.

Skills

Problem solving
Effective communication
Working collaboratively
Resilience
Courage
Inter-personal skills
Economic frameworks and principles application

Location

Sydney CBD

Work Type

Ongoing
Full-time
Flexible working options available

Experience Level

New and recent graduates

Education Level

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., economics, public policy, or a related field)

Salary/Compensations

$78,000 - $84,799 p.a. plus Superannuation and Leave Loading

Benefits

Flexible working at our CBD office in Martin Place, Sydney
Flexible working hours within a standard 35-hour working week
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Emphasis on maintaining a culturally, mentally, and physically healthy workplace
Opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection
Provision of support services
Seminars on fostering wellbeing
A range of leave provisions
Generous paid parental leave
Carers leave

About the Company

NSW Treasury is the NSW Government’s financial and economic adviser.
We are 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.
NSW Treasury is a Disability Confident Recruiter.
NSW Treasury is a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you.
Treasury NSW recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply.
We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.