Senior Director of Economic Modelling & Policy Analytics

ACT; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Public Service seeks a Senior Director in Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis to lead a small team, building bespoke economic and financial models to inform evidence-based policy and strategic advice. You will provide strategic direction and become an integral member of the Branch, delivering on key priorities.

You will lead with strong leadership, analytical capabilities, and a commitment to staff development, while navigating a dynamic public sector environment and maintaining

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within a quantitative economic team.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and advice on economic, finance and policy matters.
• Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills using economic frameworks.
• Well-developed written and oral communication with negotiation and liaison skills.
• Proven ability to deliver in complex, dynamic environments with tight timeframes.
• Understanding of public service values and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a leadership role to a team building bespoke economic and financial models.
• Support development of evidence-based policy and strategic advice.
• Deliver on key priorities as part of the Branch.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Conceptual analysis

Communication skills

Achieving results

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Economics degree

Postgraduate economics qualification

Job description

ACT Public Service seeks a Senior Director in Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis to lead a small team, building bespoke economic and financial models to inform evidence-based policy and strategic advice. You will provide strategic direction and become an integral member of the Branch, delivering on key priorities.

You will lead with strong leadership, analytical capabilities, and a commitment to staff development, while navigating a dynamic public sector environment and maintaining