Senior Associate

Senior Associate, Climate Finance Programs

• Employment Type: Temporary
• Employment period: 12 months with possibility of ongoing employment
• 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: Monday, 6 July 2026 at 9:59am

Your day as a Senior Associate

As a Senior Associate, you’ll manage the development, implementation, monitoring, improvement and evaluation of key projects within the Climate Finance Programs (CFP) Branch which are effective, innovative and meeting the government’s priority objectives while demonstrating good value for public expenditure. Your typical day-to-day work will include:

• Leading the development, maintenance and application of the Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) methodology’s financial models required to analyse the impacts of climate change, including scenario analysis and sensitivity testing, and translating complex outputs into clear, decision-relevant insights for senior stakeholders.
• Project managing, utulising co-design methods, all elements of any design and development work associated with (but not limited to) continuing to build on the CVA methodology and application in Treasury.
• Ensuring that all policy and development work is aligned to government policies and priorities, including preparing business cases and project plans, establishing appropriate governance, identifying and allocating resources, and meeting reporting requirements to ensure program design meets the target audiences’ needs and supports efficient and timely delivery of outcomes.

You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and will be working within Climate Change and Balance Sheet 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.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Strong financial modelling capability, including experience building, interpreting and quality-assuring quantitative models (e.g. in Excel or similar tools) to support policy, economic or financial analysis more broadly.
• Solid understanding of financial and economic concepts, including valuation, risk analysis, forecasting and scenario analysis, ideally with the ability to apply these concepts in a public policy or fiscal context.
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret data to identify any trends or anomalies.
• Strong project management skills demonstrating the ability to deliver agreed outcomes on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders to take action on delivering sustainability outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, project manage complex engagements, communicate clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to adapt to and thrive in a continuously changing business and policy environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, social policy, finance, law or other relevant areas are highly regarded.

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 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:

• how to manage & de-escalate difficult conversations
• mastering the arts of negotiation & conflict resolution
• time and self-management

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 Kathy Lau [email protected].

Close of applications: 9:59am Monday 6 July 2026

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply” to start your application.