Economic Research and Development Expert

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeExpertise Full time $180,254 - $250,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded professional to join our team with a dedicated focus on the built environment, construction and infrastructure sectors.

In this role, you will provide strategic economic insights and monitor market trends through data-driven analysis of industry conditions, policy developments, supply chain dynamics, and cost drivers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Economic Research: Conduct thorough research and analysis related to the construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Market Analysis: Develop sector-specific forecasts (e.g., construction activity, labour trends, materials pricing, housing demand).
  • Trend Monitoring: Analyze the impact of government policy, interest rates, inflation, and trade conditions on construction markets.
  • Economic Indicators: Maintain and interpret economic indicators such as building approvals, CPI, PPI, housing starts, wage data, and capital investment trends.
  • Thought Leadership: Provide actionable insights and prepare regular industry reports, presentations, economic briefings, and whitepapers to support business-to-business activities and industry forums.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Econometrics, or a related field.
  • A minimum [5+] years' experience in an economist or analyst role, ideally with a focus on the construction, infrastructure, or property sectors.
  • Strong understanding of economic theory, macroeconomic indicators, and their application to real-world business decisions.
  • Familiarity with construction cost structures, industry supply chains, labour market dynamics, and planning policy frameworks.
  • Experience in statistical software and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, etc).
  • Experience working with industry datasets (e.g., ABS, RBA, CoreLogic, or similar).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

We offer a supportive team environment, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about contributing to the progress of our communities, we encourage you to apply.

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