Lead Economist - Water Policy & Infrastructure Strategy

WSP; Sydney; À distance; AUD 180 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements across A

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

Competitive salary and employee ben­ef

Résumé du poste

WSP is expanding its Water Economics, Policy & Strategy group and seeks a Principal Consultant - Economics to shape economic decisions for Australia’s water infrastructure and services. You will lead analyses, build robust business cases and mentor staff across government, utilities and industry.

You’ll apply cost-benefit analysis, economic modelling and investment prioritisation to inform policy and project choices, while delivering high-quality advisory services and strong client outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, Environmental Economics or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in consulting, government, infrastructure, utilities or advisory environments.
• Strong expertise in economic appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and economic modelling.
• Experience developing business cases, investment assessments, options evaluations or economic impact studies.
• Solid understanding of Australian infrastructure, government or water sector investment frameworks.
• Strong client engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven project management and commercial management capability.

Responsabilités

• Lead and deliver economic appraisal and advisory projects for water and infrastructure clients.
• Undertake cost-benefit analysis, economic modelling, business case development and investment prioritisation studies.
• Translate complex economic and technical analysis into clear, practical advice for decision-makers.
• Manage project delivery, including scope, budgets, commercial performance and client outcomes.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation and work-winning initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across government, utilities and industry.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to analysts and consultants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, planning, environment and advisory disciplines.

Connaissances

Economic appraisal

Cost-benefit analysis

Economic modelling

Business case development

Investment prioritisation

Client engagement

Formation

Economics/Commerce/Finance/Public Policy or Environmental Economics degree

Description du poste

WSP is expanding its Water Economics, Policy & Strategy group and seeks a Principal Consultant - Economics to shape economic decisions for Australia’s water infrastructure and services. You will lead analyses, build robust business cases and mentor staff across government, utilities and industry.

You’ll apply cost-benefit analysis, economic modelling and investment prioritisation to inform policy and project choices, while delivering high-quality advisory services and strong client outcomes