Senior Policy Adviser - Economist

Senior Policy Adviser - Economist
* Salary: $106,534 - $128,897 (Plus Superannuation)
* Ongoing role
* Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
* Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Senior Policy Adviser contributes to key strategic projects aimed at improving the productivity and competitiveness of Victoria's regions, supporting the growth of local industries and stimulating the creation of jobs, addressing entrenched disadvantage and helping regional communities to thrive.
The responsibilities of the Senior Policy Advisor include, but are not limited to:
* Undertake high quality and rigorous analysis to develop the evidence base for economic and industry policies being evaluated. Undertake in-depth economic modelling (including, econometric modelling) to investigate the economic impacts of existing and proposed policies.
* Lead the management and maintenance of economic datasets and quantitative economic analysis to inform policy and strategic advice relating to regional development.
* Manages and leads complex projects developing strategic advice on economic development policy and strategy, including presentation of analysis and recommendations to stakeholders and management of external contractors, as required.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* Economic Analysis and Modelling: Demonstrates sound knowledge of key economic developments and trends in the Victorian, Australian and major international economies; Demonstrates awareness of challenges and opportunities faced by industries in regional Victoria; Understands and effectively conveys impact of recent domestic and international economic developments on various industry sectors in Victoria. Demonstrates ability and experience in management and maintenance of economic datasets and undertaking economic modelling of policies.
* Project management: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; Produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; Monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; Ensures project objectives are met.
* Conceptual and analytical ability: Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; Uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems; Has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations.
A degree in Economics or related field, expertise, and/or experience in economic research and analysis, combined with a sound knowledge of public sector structures, processes and culture would be well regarded.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Daniela Sekirski, Manager, Regional Economic Analysis on 0419 731 392 or Daniela.Sekirski@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
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How to Apply
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Applications close at midnight on 6 March 2024.