Senior Economist

Senior Economist - Economic Impact Consulting - Sydney Department: Economic Impact Consulting Employment Type: Full Time Location: Sydney, Australia Description Oxford Economics is Australia's leading economic advisory firm.
Oxford Economics has unparalleled capabilities in helping clients to navigate local economic issues in the context of the global trends shaping the world economy.With over 50 years of experience in Australian economic forecasting, Oxford Economics Australia offers unparalleled insights across 100+ sectors, from local markets to the global economy.We are seeking to appoint a high-calibre Senior Economist to join our expanding Economic Impact Consultancy team in Sydney.
As a market leader, Oxford Economics provides outstanding career opportunities, both within Australia and internationally, as part of the Oxford Economics global network.About the Role We are looking to hire a Senior Economist with approximately two to five years experience to play a key role in our Economic Impact consulting team.
The role is ideally suited to someone with a strong foundation in applied economic analysis or strategy consultancy and demonstrated experience delivering complex client-facing projects.The team works closely with both private and public sector clients.
We demonstrate the social, environmental and economic impact of clients activities and help communicate these to key stakeholders.
Our work ranges from in-depth modelling and quantification of the effects of economic policy changes for governments to detailed quantification of the impacts of companies, industries and technologies.
You will enjoy access to a wide range of clients, from some of Australia's largest ASX 100 companies to governments and emerging start-ups.
You will have the opportunity to tackle important and engaging commercial and public policy challenges, and high levels of interaction with senior staff, allowing you to learn from our diverse and talented team.
Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of consultancy projects with a high standard of rigour, ensuring analytical robustness and clarity of insight; Design and conduct advanced economic impact assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and applied microeconomic research; Apply and oversee the use of economic techniques and quantitative tools across large, complex datasets; Engage confidently and credibly with senior clients, translating economic findings into actionable insights for decision-makers; Contribute to and lead the development of consultancy proposals, reports, and high-quality presentations; Manage projects and coordinate inputs from cross-functional teams and stakeholders; Mentor and support junior economists, fostering their technical and professional development.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise We are seeking a candidate with strong technical capabilities, commercial acumen, and a client-focused mindset.
The successful applicant will be an intellectually curious and thrives on solving real-world problems.Essential: Two to five years of professional experience in economic consulting, strategy consulting, state or federal government, policy advisory, or related roles; Undergraduate degree in economics, public policy, statistics, data science or finance with strong academic performance; Experience in applied economic or data analysis; Demonstrated ability to lead the design and delivery of high-quality projects; Capacity to motivate teams and build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences; Strong analytical, quantitative, and conceptual problem-solving skills Desirable: Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis, CGE and/or input-output analysis; Proficiency in quantitative tools such as R or Python; Postgraduate degree in economics and related fields This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and driven economist to step into a senior-level consultancy role with significant scope for impact and professional growth.Applicants must have Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, or Australian Permanent Residency, to be considered for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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