Canberra Policy Economist - Regulatory & Infrastructure Lead

Clicks IT Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Policy Officer in Canberra to provide strategic economic advice and lead analytical projects across regulation, market dynamics and infrastructure. The role offers exposure to high-impact regulatory decisions within a specialist team.

The successful applicant will apply economic modelling, statistical analysis and data interpretation to inform senior leadership and project outcomes, while collaborating with stakeholders in government and industry.

Qualifications

• At least five years of microeconomics experience in government or private-sector environments.
• Strong understanding of economic principles, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic modelling, quantitative analysis, data interpretation and visualisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex economic concepts into clear recommendations.
• Proven experience managing complex projects, competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and provide advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading small teams and delivering high-quality analytical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake economic research and analysis across competition, market dynamics, economic regulation and infrastructure.
• Lead and review complex economic modelling, financial analysis and quantitative assessments.
• Apply advanced statistical and analytical techniques to interpret economic data and market trends.
• Develop and improve data management processes, governance and data quality.
• Prepare high-quality research reports, briefing papers, presentations and technical documentation.
• Lead project planning, delivery, budgeting and risk management activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic economic advice and support senior leadership on complex regulatory and operational matters.
• Lead and support specialist project teams, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of outcomes.

Skills

Economic analysis

Economic modelling

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Law or related

Postgraduate qualifications in Economics/Finance (advantageous)

Job description

Clicks IT Recruitment is seeking an experienced Policy Officer in Canberra to provide strategic economic advice and lead analytical projects across regulation, market dynamics and infrastructure. The role offers exposure to high-impact regulatory decisions within a specialist team.

The successful applicant will apply economic modelling, statistical analysis and data interpretation to inform senior leadership and project outcomes, while collaborating with stakeholders in government and industry.