Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT in Canberra seeks a Director to lead the Economic and Regulatory Policy Unit. You will guide a team of economists and policy officers, delivering pragmatic advice to support ACT Government decision-making.

The role requires strong economic, regulatory or public policy judgment, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate evidence into influential outcomes across climate, energy reform and regulatory policy.

Qualifications

• Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in economics, commerce, public policy, law, regulation or another relevant field are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy projects and deliver rigorous, practical advice for government decision-making.
• Collaborate across the ACT Government and with other Australian governments; manage priorities and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide clear direction, support staff development and foster a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Economics

Policy analysis

Regulatory policy

Education

Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in economics, commerce, public policy, law, regulation or another relevant field

Job description

Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate ACT – Canberra ACT

Are you an experienced manager with a background in economics, regulation or public policy? This is an opportunity to lead a talented team and shape advice on some of the ACT Government’s most significant economic and regulatory priorities.

The Economic and Regulatory Policy Unit within ACT Treasury is seeking a collaborative and outcomes-focused Director to lead a small team of skilled economists and policy officers. You will provide clear direction, support staff development and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Working with the Senior Director, you will lead complex policy projects and deliver rigorous, practical advice to support government decision-making. You will collaborate across the ACT Government and with other Australian governments, manage competing priorities and build productive relationships with senior stakeholders. Your work will include leading advice on national productivity reforms and contributing to major initiatives in areas such as climate change, energy reform, utility pricing and regulatory policy.

We are looking for a leader who can apply strong economic, regulatory or public policy judgement; communicate complex issues clearly; develop people; and translate evidence into influential advice and deliverable outcomes.

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, commerce, public policy, law, regulation or another relevant field are highly desirable.
• To be eligible for permanent employment within the ACTPS you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or hold a valid work visa.

Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.