Associates | Advisory - Business Case & Economics NSW
In your cover letter below please address why you want to work for TSA Riley.
TSA Riley is looking for an Associate to join our Business Case and Economics team based in NSW
Hello
TSA Riley is a global project consultancy of close to 1,000 experts. Our people have experience across the full lifecycle of projects and asset portfolios - from planning to delivery and optimisation. We partner with public and private asset owners to support them to navigate the critical decisions that shape property and infrastructure projects.
Our purpose is to help our clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets: At TSA Riley, a road is more than asphalt, it's how people get home to their families. A school provides more than an education, it's where students set the direction for their future. We are committed to creating positive impact - creating spaces and places where people connect, learn, live, heal, protect, shop, work, and travel.
TSA Riley has offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, and the United Kingdom. Across our locations we aim to inspire, support and empower you to grow and thrive.
Our industry-leading benefits, diverse growth opportunities, engaging social activities, award-winning learning and development programmes and comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives are designed to support you at every stage of your career journey.
Our values guide how we work together as a unified team, with different strengths, but one shared mission.
We win together, collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
We own it, always, act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
We focus on what matters, striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
We are curious, embrace agility and change, explore ideas, and turn our curiosity into progress.
Please visit us at tsariley.com to learn more about our story.
About the role
TSA Riley is looking for an Associate to join our Business Case and Economics team based in NSW. This role suits someone with strong analytical skills, clear writing ability and solid experience in infrastructure or public-sector investment work.
You will lead the preparation of business cases and economic advice for major infrastructure and policy projects across transport, health, education, justice, utilities and energy. Most work is based in NSW, with opportunities to work across jurisdictions and with teams nationally.
This is a hands-on role. You will be closely involved in analysis and writing, while also leading teams and working directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities include:
You are likely to be analytical, structured and confident working with clients, and comfortable leading complex pieces of work.
You will ideally have:
Your TSA Riley career promises personal growth, professional excellence, and a welcoming, inclusive workplace.
Here's why joining TSA Riley is a great choice:
· We are a certified 'Great Place To Work': This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
· Award-winning learning and development: We're proud to set the standard for excellence and innovation in professional development. In 2023, we were awarded the 'Best Learning and Development Program' at the HR Awards, Australia as well as finalists in the same category in the HRNZ Awards.
· Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): We lead the industry with our comprehensive DEI program, and were finalists in the 'Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program' HR Awards category in 2023.
· Hybrid working: Work-life balance is essential, and we understand that life happens. We offer hybrid working arrangements (beyond working-from-home) and create opportunities for in-office collaboration whenever possible.
· Comprehensive benefits, rewards and recognition: Our benefits programme goes beyond the ordinary. We provide exceptional support, growth opportunities, recognition, and rewards, including discounts and perks. As well as generous parental leave, we offer community service leave, defence forces leave, 'recharge days' and public holiday swaps.
· Career growth and opportunity: Joining us means opening the door to incredible career opportunities. We operate in a diverse range of sectors, and our services include project management, cost management, advisory, Environment, Social & Governance (ESG), and asset management. We encourage your engagement with thought leadership, industry memberships and events, and within TSA Riley, your involvement with our DEI, Reconciliation and cultural awareness initiatives.
· Excellent digital systems and tools: We prioritise productivity, connectivity and cyber security across our technology to stay at the forefront of our industry.
This commitment ensures that you have the tools and resources necessary to excel and focus on what you do best.
At TSA Riley we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable workplace. Please contact our People & Culture team (via [email protected]) to:
· Share your pronouns and/or preferred name.
· Request accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process.
· Provide any other information to support your TSA Riley recruitment experience.
TSA Riley is a global project consultancy of close to 1,000 experts. Our people have experience across the full lifecycle of projects and asset portfolios - from planning to delivery and optimisation. We partner with public and private asset owners to support them to navigate the critical decisions that shape property and infrastructure projects.
Our purpose is to help our clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets: At TSA Riley, a road is more than asphalt, it's how people get home to their families. A school provides more than an education, it's where students set the direction for their future. We are committed to creating positive impact - creating spaces and places where people connect, learn, live, heal, protect, shop, work, and travel.
TSA Riley has offices in Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, and the United Kingdom. Across our locations we aim to inspire, support and empower you to grow and thrive.
Our industry-leading benefits, diverse growth opportunities, engaging social activities, award-winning learning and development programmes and comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives are designed to support you at every stage of your career journey.
Our values guide how we work together as a unified team, with different strengths, but one shared mission.
We win together, collaborate openly, learn from each other and succeed as one global team.
We own it, always, act with integrity and take responsibility to deliver with purpose.
We focus on what matters, striving for high standards to create meaningful, lasting and sustainable impact.
We are curious, embrace agility and change, explore ideas, and turn our curiosity into progress.
Please visit us at tsariley.com to learn more about our story.
About the role
TSA Riley is looking for an Associate to join our Business Case and Economics team based in NSW. This role suits someone with strong analytical skills, clear writing ability and solid experience in infrastructure or public-sector investment work.
You will lead the preparation of business cases and economic advice for major infrastructure and policy projects across transport, health, education, justice, utilities and energy. Most work is based in NSW, with opportunities to work across jurisdictions and with teams nationally.
This is a hands-on role. You will be closely involved in analysis and writing, while also leading teams and working directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of business cases, feasibility studies and investment advice from start to finish.
- Guide teams on economic and financial analysis, including cost-benefit analysis, option assessment, demand and capacity analysis, and risk.
- Shape clear and practical investment stories that help senior decision-makers understand options and trade-offs.
- Review analysis, models, reports and presentations to ensure they are clear, accurate and fit for purpose.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, building strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Support business development activities and help grow TSA Riley's Advisory capability and pipeline.
- Coach and mentor consultants, setting clear expectations for quality and professionalism.
You are likely to be analytical, structured and confident working with clients, and comfortable leading complex pieces of work.
You will ideally have:
- A degree in economics, finance, engineering, planning, public policy or a related field.
- 10+ years' experience in infrastructure advisory, economics or management consulting, engineering advisory, or government investment or assurance roles.
- Strong experience leading business cases or major investment proposals, ideally in a government or regulated infrastructure setting.
- Practical experience with economic or financial evaluation, such as cost-benefit analysis and option assessment.
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in plain language.
- Enough technical depth to review and challenge models and assumptions, even if you are not building every model yourself.
- A collaborative leadership style and an interest in developing people.
Your TSA Riley career promises personal growth, professional excellence, and a welcoming, inclusive workplace.
Here's why joining TSA Riley is a great choice:
· We are a certified 'Great Place To Work': This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a positive, fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
· Award-winning learning and development: We're proud to set the standard for excellence and innovation in professional development. In 2023, we were awarded the 'Best Learning and Development Program' at the HR Awards, Australia as well as finalists in the same category in the HRNZ Awards.
· Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): We lead the industry with our comprehensive DEI program, and were finalists in the 'Best Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program' HR Awards category in 2023.
· Hybrid working: Work-life balance is essential, and we understand that life happens. We offer hybrid working arrangements (beyond working-from-home) and create opportunities for in-office collaboration whenever possible.
· Comprehensive benefits, rewards and recognition: Our benefits programme goes beyond the ordinary. We provide exceptional support, growth opportunities, recognition, and rewards, including discounts and perks. As well as generous parental leave, we offer community service leave, defence forces leave, 'recharge days' and public holiday swaps.
· Career growth and opportunity: Joining us means opening the door to incredible career opportunities. We operate in a diverse range of sectors, and our services include project management, cost management, advisory, Environment, Social & Governance (ESG), and asset management. We encourage your engagement with thought leadership, industry memberships and events, and within TSA Riley, your involvement with our DEI, Reconciliation and cultural awareness initiatives.
· Excellent digital systems and tools: We prioritise productivity, connectivity and cyber security across our technology to stay at the forefront of our industry.
This commitment ensures that you have the tools and resources necessary to excel and focus on what you do best.
At TSA Riley we celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable workplace. Please contact our People & Culture team (via [email protected]) to:
· Share your pronouns and/or preferred name.
· Request accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process.
· Provide any other information to support your TSA Riley recruitment experience.