Economic/evaluation analyst (aboriginal targeted)

Economic/Evaluation Analyst (Aboriginal Targeted)

Use Your Evaluation and Economic Expertise to Shape Policy and Investment Across NSW

• Ongoing full‐time opportunity with consideration to part‐time or job‐share arrangements
• Office location – Parramatta, Newcastle, Orange or other regional NSW supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113,574 to $125,720 + super
• Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to apply

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long‐term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

This is a targeted role under GSE Rule 26 and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

The role

We're looking for an Economic Analyst to join our Finance Advisory and Evaluation team within Corporate Services at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to contribute to work that matters, helping shape decisions that impact communities across NSW. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values different perspectives, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge.

In this role, you'll apply your skills to conduct economic evaluations, cost‐benefit analyses and strategic assessments that inform government policy, programs and investments. Your work will help ensure decisions are fair, well‐informed and deliver positive outcomes for people across the state.

You'll work alongside a wide range of teams, including colleagues across the department, senior leaders, NSW Treasury and other NSW government stakeholders. Together, you'll turn data and evidence into insights that guide better outcomes for communities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel supported, respected and able to bring their whole selves to work. Your lived experience, knowledge and perspective are valued and will help strengthen the way we work and the decisions we make.

We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You might bring:

• Strong analytical thinking and an understanding of economic principles, with experience in areas such as cost‐benefit analysis, policy or program evaluation
• The ability to communicate ideas clearly and respectfully with different audiences, from technical colleagues to senior leaders
• Experience working with data (quantitative or qualitative) and using it to inform clear, practical recommendations
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build relationships across teams and organisations
• Familiarity with government frameworks (such as the NSW Government Investment Framework) is helpful but not essential
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, data analytics or similar discipline and/or equivalent experience in economic analysis, research and evaluation or investment planning in a public policy context.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high‐performing, world‐class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Taryn Gazzard, Manager, Investment and Evaluation ontaryn.gazzard@dphi.nsw.gov.au

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process (including an alternate format of the application form), ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential.