Economics & Pricing Director: Policy & Reform Lead

Talent Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is seeking an EL2 Economics and Pricing Director for a Federal Government client in Surry Hills, Sydney. This 12-month contract role offers daily rates of 800–900 AUD including Super, with a 7.6-hour day and a 38-hour week.

The role focuses on pricing policy design, policy reform programs, and delivering high-quality briefings for senior executives and ministers. Strong leadership, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in government policy.
• Ability to translate complex economic data into practical advice.
• Excellent written and oral communication for executives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of pricing policy initiatives.
• Manage projects within reform programs, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Interpret economic modelling to inform pricing policy advice.
• Prepare briefings, reports and presentations for senior executives and government.
• Support risk identification, issue management and policy evaluation.
• Engage external stakeholders to ensure policy is informed, practical and transparent.
• Support a collaborative, high-performing team culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Education

Economics

Public policy

Statistics

Data analytics

Management

Job description

Talent International is seeking an EL2 Economics and Pricing Director for a Federal Government client in Surry Hills, Sydney. This 12-month contract role offers daily rates of 800–900 AUD including Super, with a 7.6-hour day and a 38-hour week.

The role focuses on pricing policy design, policy reform programs, and delivering high-quality briefings for senior executives and ministers. Strong leadership, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement are essential.