Assistant Director – Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Treasury in Canberra seeks an Assistant Director in Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis to lead advanced economic modelling, analyse large administrative datasets, and contribute to priority policy projects on vehicle registration and population projections.

You will prepare evidence-based briefings, quality‑assure deliverables and manage projects with a high degree of independence, while collaborating across teams and upholding ACTPS values.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research and quantitative skills.
• Experience with large datasets and analytical reporting.
• Experience with quantitative programming and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead economic modelling and analysis of datasets for policy projects.
• Prepare evidence-based briefings and presentations; manage projects independently.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, practical policy advice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Quantitative programming

Excel proficiency

Policy translation

Project management

Education

Economics/Statistics degree

Job description

Assistant Director – Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis
Full-time Temporary

Details: Are you an analytical thinker who enjoys translating complex data into practical policy insights? If so, the Assistant Director position in ACT Treasury’s Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis team could be the right opportunity for you.

Working within a small, highly skilled team, you will undertake economic and financial modelling, analyse large administrative and statistical datasets, and contribute to priority economic policy projects—with a particular focus on the ACT’s vehicle registration system and population projections. You will also prepare evidence-based briefings and presentations; quality assure key deliverables and manage projects with a high degree of independence.

We are looking for someone with:

• strong analytical, research and quantitative skills
• experience working with large datasets and producing analytical reports
• experience with quantitative programming and advanced Microsoft Excel capability
• the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, practical advice
• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• a collaborative approach and commitment to the ACT Public Service values.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in economics, statistics or a similar field are desirable.
• Experience using statistical software and programming to undertake modelling and analysis is also desirable.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 2 April 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 2 April 2027 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.