ECONOMIC SPECIALIST

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia in Canberra seeks an economist to be the Economic Section's go-to expert on Australian economic policy. You will report to the Deputy Economic Counselor and collaborate with American diplomats and U.S. officials.

You will advance bilateral economic relations, brief senior leadership, build networks, and support high-level visits, including coordinating with Pacific partners.

Qualifications

• 5 years of economics-related work experience in relevant sectors such as government, industry, or think tank.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics is required.
• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English is required.

Responsibilities

• Advance the bilateral economic relationship: Track and report on Australia’s economy, including the national budget, trade policy, legislation and emerging trends.
• Advise on strategic priorities: Provide practical recommendations through briefings, analysis and reporting to Embassy leadership.
• Build and maintain networks: Develop contacts across government, industry and civil society, and mentor colleagues.
• Support high-level visits: Plan and support U.S. delegations and Embassy events, from logistics to note-taking and reporting.
• Deliver economic cooperation in the Pacific: Work with U.S. and Australian partners to progress joint projects in the Pacific Islands.
• Promote the U.S.-Australia economic partnership: Demonstrate how the relationship supports Australia’s prosperity and economic security.

Skills

Economics

Policy analysis

Briefings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Job description

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia – Yarralumla ACT

You'll be the Economic Section's go-to expert on key areas of Australian economic policy. You'll report to the Deputy Economic Counselor and work closely with a team of American diplomats. You'll also work with a wide range of U.S. Government officials, from visiting Members of Congress to senior trade negotiators.

Your analysis will reach the top. You'll help brief the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission and contribute directly to the Section's strategic planning. We value clear thinking and sound judgment, and we want someone with the confidence to give their own view, even when it goes against the consensus.

What you'll do

Advance the bilateral economic relationship: Track and report on Australia's economy, including the national budget, trade policy, legislation and emerging trends.

Advise on strategic priorities: Give Embassy leadership practical recommendations through briefings, analysis and reporting.

Build and maintain networks: Develop contacts across government, industry and civil society, and mentor colleagues across the Embassy and consulates.

Support high-level visits: Plan and support U.S. delegations and Embassy events, from logistics to note-taking and reporting.

Deliver economic cooperation in the Pacific: Work with U.S. and Australian partners to advance joint projects in the Pacific Islands.

Promote the U.S.-Australia economic partnership: Show how the relationship with the United States drives Australia's prosperity and economic security.

About the role

You'll be the Economic Section's go-to expert on key areas of Australian economic policy. You'll report to the Deputy Economic Counselor and work closely with a team of American diplomats. You'll also work with a wide range of U.S. Government officials, from visiting Members of Congress to senior trade negotiators.

Your analysis will reach the top. You'll help brief the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission and contribute directly to the Section's strategic planning. We value clear thinking and sound judgment, and we want someone with the confidence to give their own view, even when it goes against the consensus.

What you'll do

• Advance the bilateral economic relationship: Track and report on Australia's economy, including the national budget, trade policy, legislation and emerging trends.

• Advise on strategic priorities: Give Embassy leadership practical recommendations through briefings, analysis and reporting.

• Build and maintain networks: Develop contacts across government, industry and civil society, and mentor colleagues across the Embassy and consulates.

• Support high-level visits: Plan and support U.S. delegations and Embassy events, from logistics to note-taking and reporting.

• Deliver economic cooperation in the Pacific: Work with U.S. and Australian partners to advance joint projects in the Pacific Islands.

• Promote the U.S.-Australia economic partnership: Show how the relationship with the United States drives Australia's prosperity and economic security.

Skills and Experience

Applicants must have:

• 5 years of economics-related work experience in relevant sectors, including government, industry, or think tank/academiais required.

• Bachelor’s degree in economics is required.

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English is required.

• Knowledge of economic and political environment in Australia.

Please make sure you clearly answer the education and your work experience against the specific requirements of the role.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while working for the U.S. Mission for more information click on the link below.

Benefits and Compensation for Locally Employed Staff

Please make sure you clearly answer the education and your work experience against the specific requirements of the role.

Please make sure you clearly answer the education and your work experience against the specific requirements of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.