Principal Economist

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 22nd June 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Principal EconomistSalary: Level 7, $128,077 - $136,891 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2022
Location: Kununurra
Closing Date: 2024-07-11 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Pillar/directorate:Industry and Economic DevelopmentBranch:Kimberley Development OfficeTenure:Permanent - Full TimePosition Number:70230552Attachments:-
-Level 7 | Permanent Full TimeRare economist role in the spectacular Kimberley!Lead the Kimberley Development Commission’s work on economic data analysis, modelling and business case developmentHelp drive lasting change at the coal face of regional development and Aboriginal economic empowermentThe Kimberley Development Commission (KDC) is a statutory agency of the WA Government focused on economic and social development of the diverse and stunning Kimberley Region.We are a small agency with a big remit. We work hard, we support each other closely, and we spend a lot of time listening to the communities we serve and helping Kimberley businesses, industries and communities achieve their development goals.Most people working at KDC are formally employed by DPIRD under a service agreement between the two agencies. KDC works closely with DPIRD and other regional development commissions as part of the regional development portfolio.The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) lead the sustainable development of Western Australia’s regions and agriculture, aquaculture, food and fisheries sectors. In everything we do, we take an approach to protect, grow and innovate WA’s economy, community and environment.About the opportunityThere is currently one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.We are looking for a Principal Economist with at least 5 years professional experience to lead KDC’s work marshalling economic data and analysis to help the Kimberley achieve a more prosperous and resilient future.Working with a multidisciplinary team of development professionals, you will have lead responsibility for delivery of economic advice on Kimberley development issues within government, and for presentation of economic analysis to the Kimberley community.This will include research and analysis on key indicators of economic and social development; preparation of internal briefings and external reports; collaboration across the community and the regional development portfolio on economic challenges and reforms; and coordination of major projects involving economic and/or financial modelling. You will engage in comprehensive research and analysis of quantitative and qualitive data, shaping a robust evidence base that informs strategic decision-making. You will have the opportunity of working closely with Aboriginal leadership in the region to help deliver Closing the Gap goals in the Kimberley.For further information and special requirements for this role please see attached Job Description Form (JDF).Equity and DiversityAt KDC we are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency.How to ApplyClick the Apply button and attach the following to your application:

• A comprehensive CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements including details of two (2) referees.
• A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to this opportunity.

Please note you do not have to address each work-related requirement separately at this stage. All Work-Related Requirements will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.Need further information?For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact , Director Regional Development, on 0429 081 424 during office hours.If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 in first instance. For further information about the recruitment process please contact our Employment team on (08) 6552 1943.Employment Conditions and Additional InformationDPIRD is an Emergency Management Agency and all employees may be required to work or travel during, or outside of, normal business hours to assist with incidents and emergencies.KDC staff, including this position, are employees of DPIRD assigned to the Regional Development Commission under a staffing arrangement (section 29, of the Regional Development Commission Act 1993).Am I eligible to apply?To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period as part of your application.You will be required to provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment. If not currently held, this must be acquired prior to appointment at applicant’s expense.This process may be used to fill other same/similar fixed term, permanent, vacancies that arise in DPIRD at locations listed in this advert. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the approval of the initial recruitment decision.The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job-related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. We reserve the right to supplement the field of applicants via an executive search if required.Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted)