• Job Description

  Req#: req30076

  Assistant Analyst – Policy & Budget (Multiple Roles)

  • Employment Type: Ongoing
  • Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 3/4
  • Remuneration: $79,031 - $86,539; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
  • Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
  • Applications Close: Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 10:00 am

  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:

  • creating and fostering relationships with key stakeholders
  • research and analysis
  • effective communication
  • time and self-management

  You will join our Policy & Budget Group. Read more about your future Group and Division.

  Transform and develop your career in a central government agency that is invested in you.

  The Assistant Analyst 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.

  Read more about our benefits.

  
  

  Your day as an Assistant Analyst

  Your typical day-to-day work includes supporting and providing high quality advice and analysis to inform policy development, budget processes and government decision making. In addition to this, you will research, assess and analyse expenditure and budget proposals at a whole-of-government level and across a range of state government agencies.

  Other regular day-to-day tasks may include, and are not limited to:

  • partnering with government agencies to analyse and plan for their budget requirements
  • collaborating with agencies to develop advice on their risks and pressures
  • analysing and advising on proposed reforms to government policy
  • writing briefs for the Treasurer and submissions for Cabinet
  • advising on spending proposals with economic, accounting and legal implications
  • preparing responses to correspondence and materials for meetings

  
  

  Achieve success as an Assistant Analyst

  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:

  • relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, accounting finance, public policy, information systems or a related field
  • professional work experience in policy, research, accounting, finance or other analysis
  • a demonstrated ability to consider perspectives across diverse policy issues to support policy advice under supervision
  • a demonstrated ability undertaking research and analysis of data

  We are also committed to providing you with access to learning and development programs to help you achieve your performance objectives and career goals. Read more about how we invest in you.

  If you have a strong focus on improving outcomes for communities and would be interested in roles such as research assistant, policy associate or fiscal analyst, then this could be the path for you.

  
  

  Interested in working with us?

  We would love to learn more about you!

  We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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

  NSW Treasury is an accredited Disability Confident Recruiter. This means we provide a fair and equitable recruitment process to all candidates. People with a disability can apply for our jobs without experiencing barriers. We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

  NSW Treasury is accredited as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

  We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

  How we get to know you:

  • an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
  • complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process.

  Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

  
  Talent Pool

  A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

  
  

  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 Rhys Cull rhys.cull@treasury.nsw.gov.au

  
  

  Close of applications: 10:00 am Wednesday 4 October 202 3

  
  

  A concurrent search is also underway

  Click “Apply online” below to start your application.

• About the company

  Premier of NSW and Member for Willoughby

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