Public Sector Pricing Policy Lead (Economics)

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

12-month assignment

Location: Surry Hills, NSW

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced policy professional to support pricing policy initiatives for a Federal Government agency in Sydney. You will lead complex policy projects, analyse economic data, and provide strategic advice to senior executives and stakeholders.

In a fast-paced environment, you will design and deliver pricing frameworks, manage risks, and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure practical, evidence-based policy solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading complex policy, pricing, regulatory or reform initiatives.
• Strong program and project management skills with a track record of delivering outcomes in complex environments.
• Ability to analyse and interpret economic, financial and other complex data to develop practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing briefing papers, reports and executive-level documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously while contributing effectively to team outcomes.
• Experience working within government, regulatory, public policy or similar environments is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Economics, Management or a related discipline are desirable. Equivalent senior-level experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development and delivery of pricing policy initiatives and frameworks.
• Lead projects and workstreams within broader reform programs, ensuring objectives are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Analyse economic, financial and market data to support policy development and decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, presentations and policy advice for senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and opportunities associated with policy and reform initiatives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policy solutions are practical, evidence-based and transparent.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Collaborate across business areas to drive successful program outcomes.

Skills

Policy leadership

Program management

Data analysis

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Judgement & problem-solving

Autonomy

Government environment experience

Public policy knowledge

Education

Public Policy / Economics / Management degree

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced policy professional to support pricing policy initiatives for a Federal Government agency in Sydney. You will lead complex policy projects, analyse economic data, and provide strategic advice to senior executives and stakeholders.

In a fast-paced environment, you will design and deliver pricing frameworks, manage risks, and collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure practical, evidence-based policy solutions.