Associate Director, multiple opportunities
This temporary vacancy is only available to current NSW Treasury and NSW Public Sector employees. External candidates are encouraged to apply for our externally advertised roles
- Employment Type: Up to 12 months – multiple opportunities - Budget Planning and Analysis - Budget Management and Control
- Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
- Remuneration: $149,739.00 - $173,174.00; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
- Applications Close: Monday, 6 July 2026 at 9:59am
Your day as Associate Directors
As an Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice on fiscal strategy, budget planning and management, and government policy matters. You will be responsible for leading a team to design and implement budget processes, provide advice to Government on the latest fiscal position, and draft and coordinate Budget papers. The roles also require collaboration with other Treasury teams and the broader public sector.
You will be joining our Policy and Budget Group and will be working in Budget Division. The Division provides expert advice and analysis to the Government on the State’s fiscal position and outlook and supports Treasury’s engagement with key stakeholders, including the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet and credit rating agencies. The Division also helps manage key processes for the State Budget and produces key budget products, including authoring chapters and appendices in Budget Papers. 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 and NSW Treasury jobs platform.
Achieve success as an Associate Director
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:
- High-Pressure Environments: Proven success in dynamic and innovative settings.
- Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for managing multiple stakeholders.
- Technical Communication: Ability to convey complex information clearly in various formats.
- Project Management: Experience in project management and collaborative teamwork.
- Public Sector Knowledge: Strong knowledge of public sector financial management, economics, or government policy, with an understanding of NSW Government’s Prime system being desirable.
- Forecasting and Analysis: Experience in financial and economic forecasting is highly regarded.
- Qualifications: Appropriate tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, economics, public policy, or a related discipline.
What can you expect from us
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 expert advice on policy matters and their impact on the State's fiscal position, including scenario modelling for key stakeholders
- leading and supervise staff, foster collaboration with senior executives, and ensure Treasury is sought for trusted advice
- representing NSW Treasury in forums and committees, advocating for key issues and policies.
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 an interview to determine suitability for the roles and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.
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 or temporary employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia and a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee, contractors are not eligible to apply.
Any questions?
Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Scott Walker,
[email protected]
Close of applications: Monday, 6 July 2026
A concurrent search is also underway.
Click “Apply online” below to start your application.
