Commissioners, Productivity Commission

Australian Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 395,000 - 483,000; Full time

Job summary

The Productivity Commission in Australia seeks Commissioners to lead major public inquiries, engage with stakeholders and communities, and oversee rigorous research to provide independent, evidence-based policy advice to government. Successful candidates will bring demonstrated leadership, sound judgement, analytical rigour, and exceptional communication skills.

Appointments may be full- or part-time for up to five years and candidates are based in Canberra or Melbourne, with terms set by the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with high-stakes decision making.
• Extensive expertise in microeconomic policy and reform.
• Strong analytical rigour and evidence-based reasoning.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Integrity and ability to lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead major public inquiries and guide research activities.
• Engage with stakeholders and communities to shape policy.
• Oversee high-quality research and develop independent advice.
• Ensure policy recommendations are evidence-based and rigorous.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and organisational leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical rigour

Communication

Integrity

Team leadership

Tools

Econometrics

Economic modelling

Job description

Commissioners, Productivity Commission - Vacancy Details

Synopsis

The Australian Government is seeking accomplished leaders to serve as Commissioners of the Productivity Commission, the Government’s independent research and advisory body on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the wellbeing of Australians. Appointments are subject to the Productivity Commission Act 1998.

Commissioners lead major public inquiries, engage with stakeholders and communities, oversee high-quality research and guide the development of independent, evidence-based policy advice to government.

We welcome applications from candidates of high standing with substantial expertise in areas including microeconomic policy and reform; economic growth; government service delivery; trade policy; law; legislative and/or regulatory frameworks; energy and other essential infrastructure; econometrics and economic modelling; environmental and climate policy; and social policy development, evaluation and implementation.

Applications are also encouraged from candidates with extensive experience in ecologically sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Successful candidates will bring a demonstrable record for leadership, sound judgement, analytical rigour, exceptional communication skills, integrity and as an engaged, contributing team and organisational leader.

Appointments may be full or part-time for a term of up to five years. Commissioners are expected to be based in Canberra or Melbourne. The terms and conditions are subject to determinations from the Remuneration Tribunal. The current total remuneration package for a full-time Commissioner is $439,400 per year.