Assistant Managers

Canberra
- Applications 07 October

**About the Department**:
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

- Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
- Investing in science and technology
- Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.
**About the division**:
The Analysis and Insights Division has an expansive remit that includes topics such as evaluation, industry policy, technology, innovation, competition, productivity, resources and the transition to net-zero. We provide influential analysis, insights and advice, build cutting edge models, develop new data sources, analyse microdata and engage across the Australian Public Service, industry, academia and society to support high-quality public policy.

We do all of this in a supportive and friendly environment, harnessing diversity across our teams, collaborating with policy areas and other agencies. We value innovative thinking, initiative and teamwork. We have a flexible work environment, with teams in a range of cities.

**The opportunity**:
Are you curious and excited to learn about and gain practical experience in applied economics to influence and shape policy and programs relating to Australian industry, science and resources? Consider a role in the Analysis and Insights Division where you will be able to flex your policy experience and critical thinking capability to make a real difference

**What’s in it for you?**:
We have high performing teams and a culture that supports individuals to take ownership of their work, grow and succeed. This includes access to on-the-job training, learning and development opportunities and access to opportunities for further studies.

You will be able to expand your evaluation, economic and data analysis skills and experience, build networks and help solve complex problems.
- Initiative and a can-do, positive attitude
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking with an ability to drive delivery and influence outcomes
- Ability to thrive as part of a diverse team and balance multiple competing priorities
- Demonstrated good judgement, creative problem-solving skills and an ability to quickly learn the business needs of different areas across the department
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex technical concepts to a broader audience.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in at least some of the following areas:

- Planning and managing evaluations, including defining approaches and evaluation methodologies, managing evaluation work plans, and synthesising quantitative and qualitative information to inform evaluation findings
- Technical methods to inform impact evaluations, such as evaluation design (experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental), randomised control trials, difference-in-difference analyses, or regression analyses.
- Interpreting a wide range of information, including economic information and data, to give unique insights on policy issues
- Producing strategic briefs, papers, meeting agendas, and effective communication materials
- Understanding the resources, energy, technology and industrial sectors, including global markets for Australia’s exports
- Economic analysis using large administrative datasets at the microdata level. Previous experience with Australian Government microdata including BLADE (Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment) and PLIDA (Person Level Integrated Data Asset) will be highly regarded.
- Coding experience with R, Python or Stata will be highly regarded.
- Planning and managing data and modelling projects
- Effective internal and external stakeholder management
- Leadership, management and professional development of your team.

Qualifications or experience in the following will be highly regarded but not essential:

- Economics, evaluation, psychology, statistics, or behavioural science
- Data analysis, data science
- Program development and/or project management.

**What you will do**:
As an Assistant Manager (EL1) - Evaluation, Economics and Data, you may:

- work with policy areas and other officers in the Analysis and Insights Division (AID) to develop evaluative work programs to assess the impacts of policies and pr