Senior Advisor, Reviews and Reform
- Employment Type: Ongoing
- Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
- Remuneration: $133,348.00 - $146,945.00 plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
- Applications Close: Monday, 27 July 2026 at 9:59am
Your day as a Senior Advisor
The Senior Advisor role sits within a reviews and reform environment, with a strong focus on financial analysis, budget review, and resource allocation and evidence-based advice. The role will support agency budget reviews, analyse financial models and revenue forecasts, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, governance and service delivery outcomes.
The successful candidate will bring strong analytical capability, sound advisory judgement and the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into practical recommendations for senior decision makers.
You’ll be curious, resilient and comfortable working with ambiguity, demonstrating ownership, attention to detail and the confidence to respectfully challenge thinking where supported by evidence. Strong candidates will show how their analysis has informed decisions and driven outcomes.
You will be joining our Policy and Budget Group and will be working within the Strategy Reviews & Reform Division, Reviews 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 a Senior 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:
- Advanced Excel skills, with strong financial modelling, diligence and analysis.
- Ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and practical recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational information clearly.
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders, facilitating discussions and testing assumptions in a constructive way.
- Comfort working in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while maintaining sound judgement and attention to detail.
- Relevant experience in transaction advisory, financial due diligence, financial modelling, budget analysis, corporate finance or a related field.
- Government experience is beneficial but not essential, where strong transferable skills and a clear interest in public sector impact can be demonstrated.
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 opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to deliver the strong outcomes 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:
- developing your ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing interests while confidently supporting Treasury’s position on sensitive issues.
- building strong knowledge of government policy, processes and decision-making frameworks to support high-quality advice and recommendations.
- strengthening your judgement and adaptability by working through changing priorities, ambiguity and incomplete information in time-sensitive environments.
- growing your risk management capability by identifying emerging issues early, escalating concerns appropriately and supporting practical solutions.
- building confidence operating in a high-impact advisory environment where your analysis, communication and problem-solving skills contribute to better outcomes.
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 check maybe used as part of your ongoing evaluation agist 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
NSW Treasury is 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 and 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.
We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers
- 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.
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,27 July 2026 at 9:59am
A concurrent search is also underway.
Click “Apply” to start your application.
