Director, Federal Financial Relations - Revenue Division,
Economic Strategy and Productivity Group

Temporary Expression of Interest Opportunity – up to 7 months

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

NSW Treasury is seeking expressions of interest from highly capable and strategic senior executive leaders for the role of Director, Federal Financial Relations, reporting to the Executive Director, Revenue Division.

- Employment Type: Fixed Term – Temporary Assignment
- Employment Period: up to 7 months
- Grade/Band: Public Service Senior Executive Band 1
- TRP: Minimum Total Remuneration Package of $263,555
- Location: Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements available
- Commencement: As soon as possible
- Role Description: Access link
- Applications Close: Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59 pm

Role impact and contribution

The Federal Financial Relations team plays a critical role in advising Government on Commonwealth-State financial arrangements, intergovernmental fiscal policy, National Cabinet reforms and funding agreements that have significant implications for New South Wales.

As Director, Federal Financial Relations, you will provide strategic leadership and expert policy advice on highly complex and politically sensitive issues affecting the State's financial position and broader policy agenda. You will lead the development of evidence-based policy advice, represent Treasury in high-level intergovernmental forums, and work closely with senior executives, central agencies and Commonwealth counterparts to influence outcomes in the interests of New South Wales.

Leading a high-performing team of policy professionals, you will oversee the delivery of strategic policy frameworks, analysis and advice in a complex and fast-paced environment, supporting executive decision-making and contributing to Treasury's broader policy and reform agenda.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing strategic evidence-based advice to Treasury's Executive and Government on federal financial relations, intergovernmental agreements and national policy reforms.
- Leading policy development, implementation and evaluation activities that support Treasury's strategic priorities and broader Government objectives.
- Representing Treasury in discussions and negotiations with Commonwealth agencies, other State and Territory Treasuries, and national forums.
- Identifying, evaluating and responding to highly complex, emerging and politically sensitive policy issues affecting New South Wales.




- Providing leadership and direction to a team of policy professionals to deliver high-quality policy outcomes.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry, academia and other jurisdictions.
- Driving a collaborative, evidence-based approach to policy development and strategic problem-solving.
- Supporting workforce capability and fostering a high-performance culture focused on delivering results.

What you can bring to the role

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Extensive experience in policy development, implementation and evaluation within government or a similarly complex environment.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate complex public policy and intergovernmental issues.
- Demonstrated experience influencing senior stakeholders and negotiating outcomes across diverse interests.
- Excellent leadership and people management capability, including experience leading high-performing professional teams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise and persuasive advice to executive decision-makers.
- Political acumen, sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive issues in a high-pressure environment.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, finance, public administration or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

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:

- Exposure to some of the most significant Commonwealth-State financial and policy issues facing New South Wales.
- Direct engagement with senior executives, central agencies and national decision-makers.
- The prospect to influence major policy reforms and funding outcomes.
- Leadership of a highly capable and professional policy team.
- A unique opportunity to contribute at the centre of government decision-making.
- Meaningful work that supports long-term economic and fiscal outcomes for the people of New South Wales.

Interested in applying?





Current NSW Public Service employees interested in this opportunity should read the role description and submit their application through the application process outlined in this advertisement.

How to apply

Please submit:

- An up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the role,

- Responses to any pre-screening questions included as part of the application process,
- Participation in a behavioural-based interview and any additional assessments if shortlisted,
- Confirmation that your current substantive leader supports your application and has agreed in principle to release you should you be successful,

- A statement of no more than two pages outlining your interest in the role and how your skills, experience and capabilities demonstrate:

- Strategic policy leadership and development
- Federal financial relations and intergovernmental engagement
- Stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing
- Leadership of people and delivery of complex policy outcomes.

You will join the Economic Strategy and Productivity group. Read more about our Groups and Divisions here. You can read more about the role in the role description here.

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.

Eligibility

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

Any questions?

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ken Boots, Head of Talent Acquisition, NSW Treasury: [email protected]

Close of applications: 11:59 pm – Wednesday 30 September 2026

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