Principal Economic Analyst

Principal Economic Analyst

• Salary: $130,673 to $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 TeamThe position of Principal Economic Analyst forms a part of the Policy and Strategy Branch (PSB) within the Skills and Employment (SE) group. 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. The branch influences and collaborates in policy design across the Department portfolios to achieve goals for all learners including cohorts of focus, using different system levers. PSB engages across the whole government to lead policy coordination for SE and contributes to strategic projects of SE priority.The Role and about youReporting to the Manager, Expenditure, Forecasting, and System Settings, the Principal Economic Analyst is responsible for forecasting expenditure on training activity, advising on pricing and subsidy and waiver rate changes, and estimating the impact of policy changes on delivery and expenditure (to inform expenditure forecasting).Utilising an advanced understanding of the Victorian training system to extract and present data and analysis, the Principal Economic Analyst will need to formulate in-depth advice and recommendations. The successful applicant will need to use these insights to produce well-written advice to promote the effective management of the government funded training system.The Principal Economic Analyst will also be responsible for preparing submissions to cabinet committees as required. This position sits within the Expenditure, Forecasting and System Settings Team within the Budget, Performance and Data Branch, contributing to a high-performing and dynamic team.A relevant degree in Economics and Statistic would be well regarded.Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Audrey Riddell, Manager, Expenditure, Forecasting, and Systems Settings via email - audrey.riddell@ecodev.vic.gov.auThe 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 .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 with the position number in the subject line.How to ApplyPlease click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and responses to the key selection criteria as listed in the position description.Applications close at midnight on 9 April 2024.