Senior Advisor, SPECS

Job Description

Senior Advisor, Policy & Budget, Strategic Reform and Policy Employment Type: Fixed term – 12 months, potential for ongoing opportunities in the future Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10 Remuneration: $125,693.00 - $138,510.00 plus Superannuation and Leave Loading Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available Applications Close: Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 9:59am Your day as a Senior Advisor As a Senior Advisor , you will bring a high level of expertise and make a significant contribution to developing, communicating and implementing policies, guidance and other strategies for policy decision making. You will lead several projects primarily focused on early childhood education and care. As a Senior Advisor, you will develop your skills and expertise in qualitative or quantitative analysis. The Strategic Policy, Education, and Customer Service Division collaborates with a diverse team to create evidence-based solutions for government challenges. Leveraging financial and non-financial performance data, the division provides strategic advice to senior decision-makers across various policy areas, including Aboriginal outcomes, energy, environment, digital, education, skills, procurement, and customer service. Their whole-of-government approach emphasises diversity, well-being, and flexible work arrangements. Additionally, the Strategic Reform & Policy Team within the division focuses on major policy and financial reforms, working closely with other teams to inform government decisions. You will be joining our Strategic Policy & Customer Services Group and will be working within the Policy & Budget Division . What you can bring to the role. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields which may include commerce, law, accounting, economics or public policy. Demonstrated research, analytical, conceptual and strategic thinking skills. Broad experience in policy development and reform. Experience in providing high quality policy advice. Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a team delivering outcomes to tight deadlines. Excellent project management skills. Knowledge of public sector financial and performance management, internal audit and risk management, or governance and compliance issues and trends (desirable). 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. 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. 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. 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, Close of applications: Wednesday 5 March 2025 at 9:59am Click “Apply online” below to start your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr