2025 Australia Graduate Program

Sydney
Application deadline: 30/04/2025
About the role
Oxford Economics is offering an exciting opportunity to create a solid foundation for you to develop your career as a reputable economist. The Oxford Economics’ 2025 Australia Graduate Program is for high-achieving graduates who want to apply their understanding of economics to real world issues.
We are a fast-growing, independent forecasting and consulting business with a global reach. Our best-in-class global economic models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.
Our graduates do work that matters from their first week. They are supported by a mentor on the technical and business skills needed to handle economics projects, forecasts, and research in addition to setting clear career objectives. Our continued growth allows our staff to pursue exciting careers, working with leading Australian and global firms.
We offer a competitive salary package, including a performance-related bonus, and regular pay reviews. We are also able to offer secondment or permanent opportunities overseas, via transfers across the Oxford Economics group which currently has offices in 24 locations around the world.
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The diverse work and topics that we cover is only strengthened by a having a diverse team and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
The only thing we ask is that you want to enable positive commercial and social outcomes for the wide variety of clients we work with.
The Program
The program runs for 18 months and provides access to all parts of the business with the aim to educate, inspire personal growth and build professional confidence.
The role will take you through three rotations offering exposure to our core areas of macroeconomics, economic consulting, property and construction. You will be supported by a mentor through each rotation and there will be an emphasis on your development as a professional applied economist.
As you progress, you will increasingly be responsible for producing forecasts within a model framework and communicate economic insights to clients. You will also prepare briefing articles on topical economic issues, develop econometric forecasting tools, and undertake scenario and policy analysis.
Benefits
Genuine hands-on experience delivering impactful economic advice for leading Australian and international organisations.
Competitive salary package, including a performance-related bonus, and regular pay reviews.
Formal training provided to continue your development as an economist.
On the job training working alongside senior economists
One on one mentoring and buddy support
Tailored career development framework, opportunities for advancement within Oxford Economics group
Work in a modern, open, and collaborative culture
Flexible working conditions
Networking and career conversations
Get involved in our regular social events.
Key Skills
Essential:
A degree in economics or a closely related subject (honours highly desirable) with experience in academic research, business, the civil service, financial services or consultancy.
Strong presentation and writing skills
Highly numerate and have good technical skills
Must be able to put together logical economic arguments and explain them convincingly to economists and non-economists alike.
Must demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving
Must take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work
A demonstrable interest in economics with a desire to develop the skills and expertise required to build a career
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Fluent English, both written and spoken and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Fast learner with strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a broader team
The right to work in Australia
Preferred:
A Postgraduate level degree (honours)
Relevant work experience, whether paid or voluntary
Experience in developing Economic models
Strong knowledge in coding programs such as Python and R
Ready to kick start your career?