Senior Analyst, Cash Optimisation
Procurement Reform and Banking
Employment Type: Ongoing
Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
Remuneration: $133,348 - $146,945; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
Location: Sydney CBD, Versatile & hybrid working options available
Applications Close: Friday, 14 August 2026 at 9:59am
Role impact & contribution
Support the cash management function for the State, one of Australia’s largest liquidity pools, and contribute to important budget outcomes.
The Senior Analyst, Cash Optimisation role will undertake commercial analysis of the State’s operating liquidity to identify and manage risks, forecast State borrowings and maintain key financial parameters through working closely with agencies and external stakeholders including NSW Treasury Corporation and State banking partners.
You will make recommendations at a whole of government perspective to ensure the State’s operating liquidity pool operates efficiently, providing considered approaches to funding requirements and State forecast risks. You will be proficient in analysis through the use of data, creating and maintaining models that monitor and provide insights on key business cashflows.
Developing positive working relationships to understand inputs and financial relationships will help you to understand State cashflow drivers. Effective communication and collaboration with Treasury teams, agency counterparts and key external stakeholders is key. You will play a role in the State’s annual budget process and actively contribute to fiscal sustainability.
You will be joining our Banking and Financial Services Division (BFSD) within the Procurement Reform and Banking Group. 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:
Experience in budgeting, business performance, forecasting or analysis with a commercial or analytical perspective.
Ability to analyse complex business issues and create models that clearly identify and track drivers , provide subject matter expert advice on liquidity requirements and cashflow risks.
A commitment to developing strong working relationships that lead to sharing of knowledge and insights.
Being inquisitive,
with examples of finding ways to understand business issues and providing commercial advice and recommendations, based on data and models.
Ability to represent Treasury at internal and external working forums, to understand and analyse business issues and communicate forecasts and assumptions for key business drivers.
What can you expect from us 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 hybrid 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:
Leadership and Team Management
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Policy Development and Governance
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Professional Networking and Collaboration
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 Grace Senituli
[email protected].
Close of applications: 9: 59am Friday, 14 August 2026
A concurrent search is also underway.
Click “Apply online” below to start your application.
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