Senior Economic Analyst, Provisioning

Senior Economic Analyst, Provisioning

• Salary: $106,534 to $128,897 (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 Senior Economic Analyst forms a part of the Policy and Strategy branch (PSB), within the Skills and Employment (SE) group. 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 RoleReporting to The Manager, Provisioning, the Senior Economic Analyst will have a key role contributing to the enhanced microeconomic analysis, encompassing enhanced planning, engagement, and training market intervention. This role contributes to the development and implementation of a detailed place-based approach to the allocation of training places across Victoria's regions, TAFEs and other training providers. The position provides the key means through which the Government's TAFE funding guarantee is delivered. This role ensures the timely administration, implementation, and management of analytics and reporting to inform senior leadership on complex training needs and VET system settings.The key accountabilities of the role will include:

• Undertake microeconomic and data analysis and develop and implement place-based allocations approaches for government subsidised training in Victoria
• Utilise a sophisticated understanding of microeconomics concepts and of the Victorian training system to extract and present relevant data/information
• Use tools such as databases, Python, R, excel/data cubes and pivot tables to extract, analyse and report appropriately
• Lead coordination and development in relation to specific areas or projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Respond to feedback and adapt recommendations in accordance with policy requirements and evolving circumstances, maintaining flexibility and responsiveness.

About YouTo be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description.Further InformationFor a confidential discussion, please contact Nick MacArthur, A/Director VET Policy via email - nick.macarthur@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 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 recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au 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 listed in the position description.Applications close at midnight on 11 April 2024.