Economist Project Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time role up to 16 October 2028
• Location: Eveleigh with flexible work arrangements
• $137,742 Package - includes salary $110,266 - $122,058, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the Role

• Conduct high-quality economic analysis for school infrastructure projects.
• Manage cost-benefit analysis frameworks.
• Provide expert advice and coaching on technical and quantitative analysis.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Innovate and apply new techniques for rigorous analysis.

As an Economics Project Officer at School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW), you'll conduct cost-benefit analyses and provide strategic insights to ensure high-quality education facilities are built for all NSW students. You'll work closely with stakeholders and contribute to the largest public education infrastructure investment in NSW history.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About You

• Economics or financial analysis experience essential
• Proficient in cost-benefit analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Proven ability to provide authoritative advice and build stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated understanding of public education values and Aboriginal Education Policy.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years)

Closing date 10 July 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Graeme Cokayne  at Graeme.Cokayne@det.nsw.edu.au  and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo at Caroline.Slongo1@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.