Advisor, Policy and Reform

• Employment Type: Temporary (with view to ongoing)
• Employment period:  2 positions – 1 x 6 months, 1 x 10 months
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 7/8
• Remuneration:  $113,574.00 - $125,464.00; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:59am
• Secondment opportunities available for NSW Government Employees.

Your day as an Advisor

Join NSW Treasury’s Policy and Reform team, where diverse expertise comes together to shape meaningful change for the people of New South Wales. Working in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment, the team delivers evidence‑based insights and strategic advice across a wide range of social and economic policy areas—including early childhood education, health, out of home care, criminal justice, Aboriginal outcomes, digital, skills and customer service.

With a whole‑of‑government mindset, the team partners closely with agencies and stakeholders to tackle complex challenges, harness performance data, and support senior decision makers to drive positive outcomes for communities across the state.

As an Advisor, you will play a key role in developing, communicating and implementing high‑quality policy advice and financial analysis that informs government priorities. You’ll lead the delivery of clear and influential briefings, research complex policy and budget issues, contribute to Ministerial and departmental correspondence, and build strong relationships across agencies and portfolios. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high‑impact projects while growing your analytical expertise, collaborating with committed colleagues, and contributing to the broader goals and values of NSW Treasury—integrity, service, accountability, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for all communities.

You will be joining our Policy and Budget Group and will be working within the Health and Stronger Communities Division, Policy and Reform Team. 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 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:

• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality economic, fiscal and policy advice, supported by strong analytical and project management capabilities.
• Highly effective communicator with demonstrated skill in engaging, negotiating and influencing diverse stakeholders, and in conveying complex information clearly across written, verbal and visual formats.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with a track record of collaborating to deliver outcomes under tight timeframes.
• Commitment to inclusive work practices, supported by relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in fields such as economics, policy, finance, law, commerce, government or related disciplines.

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 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:

• providing evidence‑based financial and policy advice to support effective fiscal and policy outcomes
• delivering high‑quality briefings, analysis, reports and presentations to inform decision‑making
• conducting research and analysis on agency performance, budget and financial management using modelling and benchmarking
• preparing Ministerial and Departmental correspondence, briefs, meeting papers and reports to support Treasury’s strategic objectives
• building strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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
• reference checks may be used as part of your ongoing evaluation for this position.

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, [email protected]

Close of applications: Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:59am

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.