Senior Economist And Assistant Director Economist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Mandatory : Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.

About the company :

This leading Federal government agency supports Australians in achieving their goals and helps them to live better lives. Their work impacts a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to this positive change. The agency is known for its great culture across teams and excellent office locations. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Economist and an Assistant Director Economist to join this busy team on a 12-month assignment.

About the role :

  • Work with like-minded individuals to address the unique challenges of the care economy and human services markets.
  • Engage in theoretical and practical policy considerations regarding the current and future states of the Agency's support markets.
  • Apply statistical and economic modelling and research methods, using large datasets, to understand the functioning of the Agency's markets and propose improvements.
  • Address information asymmetries and market failures by designing pilot studies that fill information gaps and test new solutions.
  • Collaborate across teams and departments, and with experts and academics, to understand priorities and build shared understanding.
  • Make significant impacts on the allocation of the Scheme resources, which are projected to grow.

About you :

  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills applied to understanding complex economic issues and developing practical solutions.
  • Structured thinking about quantitative and qualitative problems, and development of analytical frameworks.
  • Quantitative mindset with technical skills to handle and analyze data.
  • Ability to simplify technical information into clear narratives and plain English advice for non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work well within a team and independently.
  • Strong stakeholder relationship skills, both internal and external.
  • Interest in the economic challenges of the care economy.
  • Energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to improve the Agency.

Benefits :

  • ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
  • 12-month contract with possibility of extension
  • Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
  • Locations in Geelong and Surry Hills with hybrid work options
  • Uncapped rate

How to apply :

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people with disabilities, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives at

Please note that the successful candidate must hold Australian Citizenship.

Click 'APPLY' to upload your details and resume for consideration.

Applications close at 3:00 PM AEST on 29th August 2025.

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