Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Use Your Economic Expertise to Shape Policy and Investment Across NSW
• 2 x ongoing full-time opportunities and willing to consider part-time or job-share arrangements
• Office location – Parramatta, Newcastle, Orange or other regional NSW supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $110,266 to $122,058 + super

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 prioritize 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.

We are looking for an Economic Analyst to join the Finance Advisory and Evaluation team at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that influences policy and investment decisions across government. In this role, you will conduct economic evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, and strategic assessments to inform business cases, public policy design and program evaluation.

You will work closely with internal teams, senior executives, NSW Treasury, and even Ministerial stakeholders to deliver evidence-based insights that lead to better public outcomes. The team is known for being collaborative, high-performing, and deeply committed to knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement. If you thrive on solving complex problems, translating data into insights, and influencing outcomes through quality advice — this is a role where you’ll grow and make a genuine impact.

For more information read the full Role Description: Economic Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• A sharp analytical mind and a strong grasp of economic principles, with experience in cost-benefit analysis, policy/program evaluation or public sector investment.
• Confidence in communicating complex ideas to a range of audiences — from technical colleagues to senior leaders and Ministers.
• Experience analysing both quantitative and qualitative data and turning that into clear, actionable advice.
• The ability to juggle priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Strong stakeholder skills — you’ll build relationships across government and work closely with partners from Treasury and beyond.
• Familiarity with the NSW Government Investment Framework (or similar) is ideal.

Essential requirements

• 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.

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.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 03 August 2025 11:59PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Taryn Gazzard, Senior Manager Program Evaluation on taryn.gazzard@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.