Senior Economist/Analyst

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/101492

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Senior Economist/Analyst

- Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (Plus Superannuation)

- Ongoing

- Usual hours of work: Full-time (flexibility may be available)

- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Senior Economist/Analyst will lead economic and statistical analysis to inform big picture policy reform opportunities. They will develop clear and compelling evidence‑based recommendations for a broad range of policy issues affecting Victorian communities and businesses.

Accountabilities

- Undertake economic and statistical analysis to provide expert advice on a range of policy issues.

- Develop fit‑for‑purpose modelling and data outputs within tight timeframes, meeting user specifications and expectations.

- Clearly communicate the process, results, and policy implications of modelling or data analysis to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

The Team

The position of Senior Economist/Analyst forms part of the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group in the Data and Analytics branch.

The Economic Policy, Programs and Services group brings together specialist skills in economics, modelling, data and evaluation to support all groups across the department to deliver on their priorities.

Data and Analytics works with diverse clients across DJSIR by providing robust and timely quantitative analysis as well as improving quantitative capabilities to support policy priorities, such as housing affordability, liveability and jobs growth.

About You

- Conceptual and analytical ability: Demonstrated expertise in conceptual thinking and sound analytical approaches to support decision making in the work area.

- Statistical analysis: Demonstrated technical expertise in data manipulation and statistical analysis. Demonstrated understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of competing analytical approaches.

- Policy analysis: Demonstrated experience in analysing government policy using conceptual frameworks. Identifies first and second‑best solutions, and understands the impact of solutions on different groups of stakeholders.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Belinda Cheong, Manager, Data and Analytics on belinda.cheong@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email atrecruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

Applications close Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11.59pm

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