Manager – Economics and Advisory (Brisbane / Perth)

Position Location – Brisbane or Perth

Looking for your next challenge? Want a senior role with great professional development opportunities, that allows you to apply your skills in solving real world problems in energy, water, transport, environment, and other sectors? Want to extend yourself and build your career, working alongside leading economists? The team at Synergies Economic Consulting is hiring.

Synergies Economic Consulting offers a broad range of economic, business, finance and strategy advisory services. We deliver high-quality, innovative, client-focussed solutions to private and public sector clients throughout Australia. Our mission at Synergies is to ‘make a difference’ through informing better decisions. Our values are threefold: 

• we strive for excellence by providing timely, fit for purpose advice based on sound, rigorous analysis;
• we collaborate and harness the benefits of working together; and
• we care for our colleagues through being considerate and respectful of those we work with. 

As a comparatively small firm, team members have the opportunity to work across a range of practice areas and industry sectors while building core areas of expertise that will provide a strong foundation for a successful career.

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager who will work with our team to deliver projects for a diverse range of clients across all jurisdictions. You will perform a variety of tasks, depending on the nature of the project and the needs of our clients at the time, including:

• applying conceptual frameworks from economics, finance, business strategy, public policy and related fields to systematically analyse problems;
• collating data to support evidence-based advice and recommendations to businesses, government agencies, research organisations or non-for-profits;
• using Excel and other tools to implement economic and financial models; 
• preparing high quality written reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to clients;
• working independently, managing small to medium-sized projects or defined components of larger projects, including supervising small teams of junior staff; 
• contributing to the development of robust and comprehensive proposal documents, including leading the development of project methodologies;
• developing and fostering relationships with clients and contacts, in particular building upon relationships established over the course of projects; and 
• supporting the leadership team to develop new business opportunities through preparation of client briefings, proposals, and other marketing materials. 

This is a full-time position, to be based either in Brisbane or Perth, however, part time will be considered for the right candidate. We will tailor the role and remuneration depending on seniority, experience and qualifications of the most suitable candidate. 

Selection Criteria

Required

• a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance/Commerce or a related discipline;
• minimum 5 years’ experience in a role of direct relevance to delivering economic and financial analysis, strategy development, program evaluation, and/or public policy analysis; 
• excellent conceptual thinking and analytical problem-solving skills; 
• ability to effectively communicate and influence in a simple and persuasive manner;
• solid research and technical report-writing skills;
• sound skills and proficiency in finding and using qualitative and/or quantitative data to answer complex questions;
• strong interpersonal skills; 
• ability to encourage and get the best from all team members;
• ability to deliver to a high standard under time pressure and be willing to take direction from others; 
• understands project management methodology and can effectively operate in a project-based environment;
• proficiency in the Microsoft suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and
• work authorisation in Australia.

Preferred

• minimum 5 years’ professional experience in a consulting firm, a utility, State or Commonwealth Treasury or Department with responsibilities for economic management and/or policy development;
• experience in developing financial models, conducting cost benefit analysis, and/or evaluating public policies and programs;
• demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and project management;
• knowledge of regulatory economics; and
• experience in the energy, water, transport, or natural resources sectors.

What we offer

Synergies is a flexible, collegiate, and supportive workplace that provides its employees with the opportunity to pursue their career goals. While we need adaptable team members who can work across different projects, you will also be given the opportunity to build expertise in your areas of interest with the support of the Synergies leadership group. 

Next Steps

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

Your application must include the following:

• a curriculum vitae that provides your personal details, qualifications and work history; and
• the names, email, mailing addresses and telephone contact details of three referees who may be contacted for a confidential report.

Closing date for the submission of applications is 12 July 2024.

Enquiries and requests for further information may be addressed in confidence to ***********@synergies.com.au