Director, First Nations Economic Wellbeing

Director, First Nations Economic Wellbeing

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1
• Remuneration: Minimum $211,222 p.a., including superannuation
• Additional Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• NSW Treasury website
• NSW Treasury team and groups
• Role description
• Applications Close: Tuesday 2 September 2025

Why NSW Treasury?
NSW Treasury is the NSW Government’s principal whole-of-government financial and economic adviser. NSW Treasury has a strong commitment to developing First Nations teams and individuals as part of our work to Close the Gap, under our Reconciliation Action Plan and with our First Nations Advisory Committee and First Nations staff network. 

With Economic Partnership a key focus for Closing the Gap, NSW Treasury is providing sector wide leadership on economic policy and frameworks to support genuine partnerships between government and Community to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW. Your leadership at this critical time will help us better drive outcomes across the state.

Treasury provides advice to inform budget decision-making; manages the State’s principal financial assets and liabilities; identifies opportunities for economic reform, monitors and forecasts the economy and state revenues, monitors the performance of its commercial agencies; and advises on performance and financial management policies.

The team and the purpose of the role
The First Nations Economic Wellbeing branch, part of NSW Treasury’s Centre for Economic Evidence, works to embed First Nations rights, interests, and perspectives into government decision-making. The team leads initiatives such as expenditure reporting, investment and prosperity frameworks, and the State of the First Nations Business Sector report, while supporting Treasury’s commitments under Closing the Gap.

As Director, you will lead this strategic work program, providing high-level, evidence-based advice to Treasury leadership and government. You will foster respectful relationships with First Nations communities, champion cultural capability across Treasury, and represent the agency in cross-government forums to improve economic outcomes for First Nations people.

Work with us
NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Job-share arrangements can also be considered.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

Application process:
Read the role description to learn more and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

• include an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• Completion of pre-screening questions as part of the application process

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

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.

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.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of academic qualifications before commencement.

Any Questions?
Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor: David Pryde – david.pryde@treasury.nsw.gov.au