Advisor, Policy & Budget, Reviews & Reform Team

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 7/8
• Remuneration: $106,024.88- $117,362.96 plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Monday 14 October 2024, 10.00am

Your day as an Advisor

As an Advisor, you play a crucial role in supporting project delivery and introducing strategic and creative solutions to a variety of financial challenges. You will collaborate with subject matter experts to conduct reviews, analyses, and evaluations, develop evidence-based recommendations, and provide written, verbal, and visual advice to senior executives. Your work will involve a deep dive into government expenditure activities to identify savings, reform opportunities, and associated risks, while also developing mitigation strategies. This requires a problem-solving and collaborative approach, working closely with teams across Treasury and other government agencies to create innovative solutions.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds are essential for success in this role. The position offers an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a positive impact on the NSW economy and communities. We seek individuals with a collaborative mindset, an inquisitive nature, and a willingness to contribute to the work of the Reviews and Reform team.

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 Policy & Budget Group and will be working within the Strategy, Delivery & Reviews Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Achieve success as an Advisor

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:

• Ability to apply critical-thinking and solve problems that require strategy, financial, or program and policy evaluation and due diligence.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis including analysis of agency budgets and operating environments.
• Experience in project management and working collaboratively with a range of teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and complex information in different ways (verbal, written and visual), appropriate to the audience and its purpose.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport and relationships with people at all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to operate within high pressure, dynamic and innovative environments.
• Would suit candidates with previous experience in advisory/consulting, assurance, reviews, and/or policy reform and design

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 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.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

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:

• conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis
• supporting project management, including planning and documenting detailed activities
• engaging with stakeholders to provide specialist advice, shape and drive strategy and policy
• building strong relationships across Treasury by participating in team events, training sessions, and other agency activities
• operating within a dynamic environment
• adapting to changing priorities, complexity and ambiguity often in a time constrained environment
• working closely with Treasury’s P&B group and agencies to provide specialist advice and undertake reviews of government activities across key areas.

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.

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.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

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 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: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

Eligibility

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.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Scott Walker, scott.walker@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: Monday 14 October 2024, 10.00am

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.