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Advisor, Budget, Strategy and Coordination Employment Type: Temporary (potential availability of ongoing employment) Employment period: Up to 12 months Classification / Grade / Band:Clerk Grade 5/6 Remuneration: $99,938.00 - $110,271.00; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available Applications Close: Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 9:59am Your day as an Advisor This role requires strong project management and coordination skills to respond quickly to change, manage competing priorities, and progress complex project work with limited guidance. The role is highly selfdirected, demanding confidence in navigating ambiguity, horizon scanning for emerging issues, and identifying and responding to forthcoming risks or pressures impacting Budget outcomes. The Advisor must demonstrate strong stakeholder management and autonomous working capability, particularly in engaging with senior executives. This includes understanding senior stakeholder expectations and tailoring advice, communication and work strategies accordingly. Success in the role relies on sound judgement, proactive issue management, and the ability to deliver highquality outcomes while coordinating across teams and maintaining momentum under tight timeframes. The Budget Strategy and Coordination team leads the coordination and delivery of the NSW Budget and HalfYearly Review, providing clear, strategic and highquality advice on budget strategy, policy and implementation. The team works across Treasury and closely with the Treasurers Office to manage wholeofgovernment budget processes, develop guidance and data inputs, improve budget production processes, and support senior decisionmaking through strong coordination, analysis and secretariat support. You will be joining our Policy and Budget Group and will be working within the Budget Division / Budget Strategy & Coordination 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 ONLYvia the I Work for NSW jobs platform. Achieve success as an 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: Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated professional experience in accounting, finance, law, economics, data science, public policy, or a related field, with postgraduate or professional policy or analytical experience desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present policy analysis, advice and briefing materials for senior executives and Ministerial offices (under supervision). Proven ability to manage sensitive stakeholder relationships, work collaboratively in a team, and consider diverse perspectives when contributing to policy advice. Demonstrated experience supporting or delivering significant projects, including project management, undertaking research and analysis to support policy development and decisionmaking. 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, youll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as: Project management and project delivery: Continuing to strengthen your ability to plan, coordinate and deliver complex project work, managing multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality and momentum. Coordination in changing and uncertain environments: Developing confidence in responding to change, working through ambiguity, and adjusting approaches as priorities shift, particularly in fastpaced and highpressure contexts. Selfdirected and autonomous working: Building strong independent working capability, taking ownership of tasks, proactively identifying issues, and progressing work with minimal direction while seeking guidance where appropriate. Stakeholder and senior executive engagement: Enhancing stakeholder management skills, including horizon scanning for emerging issues, anticipating forthcoming risks, and improving your understanding of senior executive needs so you can tailor advice, communication and work strategies effectively. 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 may be used as part of your ongoing evaluation and suitability 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: 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, Close of applications: Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 9:59am A concurrent search is also underway. Click Apply online below to start your application.