Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development is seeking a Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy to lead a small team of economists and policy officers and shape advice on ACT Government economic and regulatory priorities. You will provide clear direction, support staff development, and collaborate across the ACT Government to deliver rigorous, practical advice for decision-makers.

The role involves national productivity reforms and initiatives in climate, energy reform and regulatory

Qualifications

• Formal training in economics, regulation or public policy is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyse complex policy issues and translate into practical advice.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy projects and provide rigorous, evidence-based advice to government decision-making.
• Manage a small team of economists and policy officers and foster staff development.
• Collaborate across ACT Government and with other Australian jurisdictions to influence national reforms.
• Translate research into policy deliverables and contribute to climate, energy, and regulatory policy initiatives.

Skills

Economics

Regulation

Public policy

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in economics or public policy

Job description

Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy

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.