Senior Associate, Commercial Assets
- Employment Type: Ongoing
- Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
- Remuneration: $129,464 - $142,665; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney CBD, flexible working options available
- Applications Close: Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 9:59am
Role impact & contribution
The Senior Associate is responsible for overseeing and managing a portfolio of government businesses within the division. You will work closely with these businesses and stakeholders across government to provide expert advice on strategic, financial, policy, governance and commercial matters in order to ensure these government businesses operate efficiently, comply with relevant policies, and deliver outcomes that align with government objectives.
You will be joining our Commercial Group and will be working within the Commercial Assets Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.
You can read more about the role in the role description here.
What you can bring to the role
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 are able to:
- Lead the design, stewardship and continuous improvement of whole of government policy frameworks (including the Commercial Policy Framework), ensuring they are strategically aligned, fit for purpose and consistently applied across government businesses.
- Provide authoritative, commercially astute advice on complex financial, regulatory, governance and legislative issues, exercising independent judgement to influence senior executives and decision‑makers.
- Drive strategic policy outcomes by researching and analysing complex and emerging issues, synthesising evidence, and developing robust options and recommendations that address systemic risks and opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver high impact briefings, submissions and presentations to senior executives, clearly articulating risks, trade offs and implications for government.
- Build and sustain senior executive relationships across Treasury, state owned corporations and the broader public sector to lead consultation, negotiation and alignment on policy reform and implementation.
- Monitor and evaluate policy effectiveness, anticipate and manage strategic risks, and lead improvements to policy settings and business outcomes in line with government priorities.
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:
- Strategic and commercial judgement – strengthening your ability to analyse complex financial, governance and policy issues and deliver authoritative, whole of government advice.
- Executive level influence and negotiation – building advanced capability to engage, persuade and negotiate with senior executives, Ministers’ offices and government businesses.
- High impact communication and briefing – enhancing your skills in preparing clear, persuasive submissions, briefings and presentations on complex and sensitive matters.
- Resilience, risk and systems leadership – deepening your ability to lead through ambiguity, manage interconnected risks, and drive evidence based policy and performance reform.
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.
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.
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.
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
Grace Senituli [email protected].
Close of applications: 9:59am Wednesday, 24 June 2026
A concurrent search is also underway.
Click “Apply online” below to start your application.
