Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Treasury in Canberra seeks a Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy to lead a small team of economists and policy officers, guiding analysis and advice for government decisions. You will shape national productivity reforms and contribute to climate, energy, and utility pricing policy while fostering a collaborative culture within the ACT public service.

Eligibility includes tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in economics, commerce, public policy, law or regulation, and citizenship or

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy or regulatory teams.
• Strong ability to translate evidence into actionable advice.
• Proven track record of delivering complex policy projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy projects and deliver rigorous, practical advice to support government decisions.
• Collaborate across ACT Government and with other Australian governments.
• Manage competing priorities and build productive relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Provide direction and staff development to a small team of economists and policy officers.
• Lead advice on national productivity reforms and contribute to climate change, energy reform and utility pricing policies.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Job description

Director, Economic and Regulatory Policy
Full-time Permanent

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.

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

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 .