Principal Economic Modeller

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Economics

Reference: VG/082126

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.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

**Principal Economic Modeller**
- _Salary: $134,593 - $180,115 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role, Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 289 Wellington Parade South, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

The Principal Economic Modeller will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design, delivery and continuous enhancement of the Victorian Skills Authority's (VSA) core economic models, including the VSA Employment Model and the Vocational Education and Training Skills Alignment (VETSA) model. You will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team of analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Main accountabilities:

- Lead project planning, development and delivery of VSA's core modelling projects and products, including the VSA's Employment Model and Vocational Education and Training Skills Alignment (VETSA) model.
- Contributes advanced expertise and knowledge to identify and deliver on improvements to economic models and insights products produced by the Industry Skills Analysis team and the VSA.
- Generate quantitative and qualitative economic insights about current and future skills requirements using analytical software such as R, Python or equivalent.
- Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic and operational decision-making and maximise the impact of our analytical products.

**The Team**

The position of Principal Economic Modeller sits within the Industry Skills Analysis Team, which forms a part of the Analysis and Insights Branch of the Victorian Skills Authority.

The team leads the development of skills, labour market and economic analysis products, forecasts, tools and dashboards that provide the evidence base to inform the Victorian Skills Plan and support planning of government-funded Vocational Education and Training.

**About You**

To be successful, you will bring strong economic modelling and analytical expertise, pragmatic problem solving, initiative, commitment to continuous improvement, a sound understanding of economic frameworks and proficiency in analytical tools.

**Further Information**

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.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at 23:59pm on 5 December 2024**.

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