Senior Economist

Aalto Pty Ltd is an Australian economics and management advisory firm, with offices in Melbourne and Brisbane. We specialise in project-based analysis to support government and private sector investment decisions across a number of sectors, including social infrastructure (science & research, arts & culture, health & justice), transport, water & environment and defence & national security.

Our team has deep experience and extensive networks across the strategic consulting landscape, and we are growing across the eastern seaboard in response to an increase in work opportunities.

check us out at www.aalto.com.au

We take pride in the ambition and accomplishments of our “blue chip” clients, who are involved in delivering services and national capabilities across Australia and beyond. Our clients include Commonwealth and State Government Departments and major private-sector infrastructure providers and managers who are faced with numerous challenges about how to maximise their positive and enduring impact for all stakeholders. 

We are looking for talented and motivated senior / experienced consultants to join our Melbourne or Brisbane offices, in mid 2024, on a full time basis.

At Aalto, experienced consultants work within and lead project teams and support both winning and delivering work. 

In the role, you will undertake economic, financial, commercial and other related research (including data gathering/ sorting and interpretation) and compile information required for project or proposal outputs, as directed by our clients. 

You will participate in client and internal team meetings and will create a range of outputs (including business cases, project and proposal reports, feasibility assessments, economic and financial assessment reports, and quantitative tools/models). 

• Presents a great deal of variety, working for a diverse range of highly accomplished clients across numerous infrastructure sectors,
• Gives you direct exposure to clients, including senior leaders among our project partners and senior executives across Commonwealth and State Government departments and agencies,
• Provides access to projects which really ‘make a difference’ in the future of Australia’s economic and social performance over the long term, 
• Engages with your curiosity and passion to make a difference in our economy and society by developing solutions to complex problems, and
• Offers the opportunity for rewarding professional growth, based on your 5+ years of experience.

You bring the following background and experience:

• You are an Australian citizen, capable of earning a Commonwealth Government security clearance and pass relevant Police background checks,
• You are motivated to learn from and work within a high-performing team,
• You hold relevant qualifications in economics, finance, commerce or engineering, with double degrees especially favourable,
• Familiarity with applying analytical methods to projects and demonstrable financial/economic literacy,
• Familiarity with excel-based economic or commercial modelling
• Analytical skills and the capacity to interpret qualitative and quantitative data,
• The capability to think, express yourself and write clearly,
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

To be considered for this role, please attach:

• a brief covering letter explaining your interest in the role,
• your resume / CV, and
• a copy of your academic transcript.

Please submit your response by COB Monday 22nd April 2024 via the link on this page.