Economic Analyst

UNKNOWN; Canberra; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education in Canberra seeks an Economic Analyst to provide economic advice and support policy development across early childhood to higher education, using econometric techniques and literature.

You will lead economic models, analyse datasets, apply causal inference, prepare briefs and present findings to senior executives and policy partners.

Qualifications

• Lead the implementation and application of economic models (econometric, structural, behavioural, time series, forecasting) to assess policy impacts.
• Analyse survey and administrative datasets using economic frameworks to identify trends.
• Apply causal inference and economics research techniques to understand drivers of outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports and presentations communicating findings to senior decision makers.
• Present findings and strategic advice to stakeholders, including government agencies and policy partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and application of economic models to assess policy impacts.
• Analyse survey and administrative datasets to identify trends and diagnose policy issues.
• Apply causal inference and economics research techniques to understand drivers of outcomes.
• Prepare briefs, reports and presentations that communicate analytical findings to senior decision makers.
• Present findings and strategic advice to key stakeholders.

Skills

Econometric modelling

Data analysis

Policy advice

Presentation to executives

Job description

• $105,295 - $115,786 + 15.4% superannuation

About the Department of Education

We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Role

As an Economic Analyst at the Department of Education, you will…. Provide economic advice and engage with business areas to support the development of policy and inform decision making across the department, from early childhood education and care to schools and the higher education sector. We do this by leveraging our expertise in economic analysis and econometric techniques, which is informed by literature, to analyse the effects of education policy and forecast key education indicators.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead the implementation and application of economic models, including econometric, structural, behavioural, time series, forecasting and microsimulation models, to assess the likely impacts of policy proposals and support evidence-based decision making.
• Analyse survey and administrative datasets using economic frameworks to identify trends and diagnose policy issues.
• Apply causal inference and economics research techniques to understand drivers of outcomes and assess the effectiveness of government interventions.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, literature reviews, presentations and written advice that clearly communicate analytical findings, methodologies, assumptions and recommendations to senior decision makers and non-technical audiences.
• Present findings and strategic advice to key stakeholders, including Senior Executives, government agencies and policy partners, building understanding of economic evidence and its implications for policy development and implementation.

• APS Level 6
• Canberra, ACT | Melbourne, VIC | Sydney, NSW
• $105,295 - $115,786 + 15.4% superannuation

Eligibility

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.