Executive Director, Macroeconomy Division,
Economic Strategy and Productivity Group

Temporary Expression of Interest Prospect – up to 10 months

This opportunity is open to current NSW Public Service employees only.

NSW Treasury is seeking expressions of interest from highly accomplished and strategic senior executive leaders for the role of Executive Director, Macroeconomy Division reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Economic Strategy and Productivity.

- Employment Type: Fixed Term – Temporary Assignment
- Employment Period: up to 10 months
- Grade/Band: Public Service Senior Executive Band 2
- Location: Sydney CBD, with versatile working arrangements available
- Applications Close: Monday 24 August 2026 at 9:59 am

This prospect is being advertised while NSW Treasury participates in a sector-wide workforce mobility matching process.

Applicants should be aware that any suitable employee identified through that mobility process will receive priority consideration in accordance with NSW Government workforce management arrangements. Consequently, the outcome of the mobility matching process may impact the progression of this recruitment process and may result in the vacancy being filled through mobility arrangements rather than by appointment from this expression of interest process.

Candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applicants should note that the outcome of the sector-wide mobility matching process will take precedence in determining how the vacancy is ultimately filled.

Role impact and contribution

The Macroeconomy Division plays a critical role in shaping NSW’s economic and fiscal future through rigorous economic analysis, forecasting, modelling and strategic advice to government.

As Executive Director, Macroeconomy Division, you will provide strategic leadership across Treasury’s macroeconomic forecasting, economic research and modelling functions. You will lead the development of evidence-based advice on State, national and global economic issues, helping to inform government decision-making and shape the State’s broader economic strategy.

Leading a high-performing division, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality economic analysis, research and policy advice in a complex and high-profile environment. You will work closely with senior leaders across Treasury, central agencies, the Treasurer’s Office, government agencies and external experts to influence outcomes,



support economic reform and address long-term opportunities and challenges facing NSW.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading the development of Treasury’s macroeconomic forecasts, economic narrative and whole-of-economy analysis.
- Advising on State, national and global economic issues, analysis and trends to support Treasury’s economic reform and policy leadership.
- Providing accurate, timely and fit-for-purpose data and analysis to inform evidence-based policy and strategic decision-making.
- Advising on population and migration issues, demographic and distributional analysis, and the long-term structural risks and opportunities facing the NSW budget and economy.
- Producing economic and fiscal modelling, including use and stewardship of the Treasury Intergenerational Report model, additional data sources and specialised models.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across Treasury, central agencies, the Treasurer’s Office, government agencies, other jurisdictions and external experts.
- Leading and developing a diverse high-performing professional workforce in a complex, high-pressure and sensitive environment, while identifying opportunities for reform and improvement.

What you can bring to the role

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Strong strategic capability, including the use of economic policy analysis frameworks and problem-solving approaches, with sound knowledge of economics, public policy and government processes.
- Experience undertaking or overseeing analysis of economic policy or related issues, including macroeconomic and structural economic analysis, and developing strategy using data and evidence.
- Substantial management experience, including leading and motivating senior technical experts and building cohesive, high-performing professional teams.
- Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent Treasury with authority and credibility.
- The ability to engage, negotiate and influence diverse stakeholders across government, ministerial offices, other jurisdictions and external organisations.
- Strong judgement,



resilience and accountability in managing complex, high-pressure and sensitive issues in a senior executive environment.

Why join NSW Treasury?

As NSW Government's principal financial and economic adviser, Treasury plays a central role in shaping the State's future.

This opportunity offers:

- Direct involvement in some of the State's most significant policies, fiscal and budget decisions.
- Exposure to whole-of-government strategic priorities and reform initiatives.
- The opportunity to influence long-term outcomes for the people of New South Wales.
- Collaboration with senior leaders across Government.
- The ability to lead a diverse portfolio of high-impact work and highly capable teams.
- A unique opportunity to contribute at the centre of government decision-making.

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.

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.

This expression of interest is open to current NSW Public Service employees only.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ken Boots, Head of Talent Acquisition, NSW Treasury: *********@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: 9:59am – Monday 24 August 2026

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