Principal Analyst

Principal Analyst

· Salary: $130,673 - $174,869 (Plus Superannuation)

· Ongoing role

· Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)

· Usual work location: Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Principal Economic Analyst position plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of Skills First by:

• Consolidating existing methodologies and instruments to meet the unique needs of Victoria's regional communities and niche occupations.
• Reviewing and updating the Regional and Specialist Training List.
• Conducting key stakeholder consultations to refine the list.
• Designing methodologies to facilitate the allocation process.

The Team

The position of Principal Economic Analyst forms a part of the Skills & Employment / Policy and Strategy Branch.

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians – by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.

Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) leads the policy settings, performance monitoring and budget management for the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. PSB partners across jurisdictions to influence strong skills outcomes though a contemporary national VET system.

About You

The successful applicant will be highly developed in the area of statistical analysis and data modelling to help manage, identify and present implications and issues to senior executives and ministers to inform decision making across the Policy and Strategy Branch.

Additionally, a successful applicant will be expected to formulate and communicate public policy options and recommendations, whilst seeking all relevant information to ensure problems and issues are identified and are analysed from different perspectives to ensure outcomes are successful.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Coppola, Director Budget Performance and Data at ***************@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team at ***********@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Applications close at midnight on Friday, 3rd of May, 2024