Economist

4 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

APS Level 5
- Canberra ACT; Sydney NSW; Melbourne VIC; Brisbane QLD; Perth WA; Darwin NT; Adelaide SA; Hobart TAS
- $83,908 - $89,706

**About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations**
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

**The Role**
Reporting to the Senior Economist, the Economist is responsible for conducting analysis of the Australian economy and labour market to support employment services policy development and program implementation. This position requires the ability to work in a team environment to conduct original economic analysis, provide high quality economic briefing and advice to stakeholders, and author occasional papers and reports.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the APS Level 5 may include:

- Contributing to the department’s understanding of how economic events and government policy decisions impact the employment services system.
- Deepening the empirical evidence base informing the development of the next generation of labour market policies and programs helping Australians into employment.
- Conducting analysis of economic issues using a variety of macro and micro data sources.
- Contribute to a regular suite of economic updates, fact sheets and other publications across the department including the Leading Indicator of Employment.
- Managing longer term projects with support from the Senior Economist.
- Performing other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Senior Economist and the Director.

**Qualifications and Education**
A degree or major in economics will be highly regarded.

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In the eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**

**Citizenship** - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

**Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.**

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