Principal Budget Analyst - Parliamentary Budget Office - Clerk Grade 11/12
Unique opportunity that exists once every 4 years
Open to current ongoing and full-time NSW Public Service employees only
- Be part of a team that provides independent assurance for informed choices and stronger accountability
- Temporary full- time up to 8 months - Sydney CBD based
- Clerk Grade 11/12 - $154,231 - $178,369 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- 35-hour work week with flexible work arrangements available
About us:
The Parliamentary Budget Office is established under the Parliamentary Budget Officer Act 2010 as an independent department of the Parliament. The Parliamentary Budget Officer is an apolitical role, directly accountable to NSW Parliament and the Legislative Assembly Public Accounts Committee.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer provides independent costings of election policies and budget impact statements for costed policies, in response to requests by parliamentary leaders. The Office operates in a small, time-limited and high-profile environment requiring strict confidentiality, impartiality, sound judgement and coordinated delivery.
About the role:
The Principal Budget Analyst leads the analysis and costing of complex election policy proposals by applying advanced financial, economic and budget expertise. The role provides authoritative advice, ensures the quality and integrity of costing outputs, and supports informed decision-making through independent and evidence-based fiscal analysis.
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- an Australian Citizen
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.
Please note that this PBO role is independent and apolitical. The office operates impartially, confidentially and independently of all Members and political parties, while appropriately managing any actual, potential or perceived conflicts arising from previous roles and complying with any conflict management or transition arrangements required by the Presiding Officers or the Department if Parliamentary Services.
How to apply:
Once you have reviewed the Role description, click Apply at the top of this page.
In the online application process, you will be asked to include:
- An up-to-date resume [maximum five pages]
- A cover letter [maximum two pages] outlining your interest along with the skills, knowledge and experience you can bring to the role.
Applications that do not include both documents will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.
For any questions about the role, or if you require assistance with the application process, please reach out to Dane.Brown@Parliament.nsw.gov.au.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Reference: 492608
Closing Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 [11:55pm]
