Economist (Vpsg4)

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

**Salary**: $90,067 - $102,192

Occupation: Economics

Reference: VG/DTF/ECO/1689414

This is a fixed-term VPS4 Economist opportunity to join the Innovation Industry and Employment team.

**About us**

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

The Innovation, Industry and Employment team supports the government's agenda and provides authoritative and timely policy advice on economic trends impacting Victorian households and businesses. This includes conducting analysis of and developing policy advice on the distributional and sectoral impacts of economic policies.

**About the role**

You will work collaboratively across the team to research and analyse complex policy issues to provide strategic advice to Government. You will have the opportunity to support a diverse range of issues including industry development, innovation and productivity growth, the green economy, employment and labour market conditions, household finances, and regional, suburban and CBD economic growth. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Work independently and collaboratively in the team to contribute to innovation, industry, and employment policy analysis.
- Research and critically analyse relevant information and data on complex policy issues and impacts.
- Deliver briefings and policy advice that are timely, accurate, easily understood, accessible and fit-for-purpose.
- Maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including those from other government departments to influence on important policy issues.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.

**About you**

You are interested in joining a collaborative, motivated team with a diverse portfolio of work to provide a solid foundation for your career in Economics. You have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

**To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate**:

- experience preparing high quality verbal and written briefings and advice; including the ability to convey complex issues persuasively and effectively in plain language.
- experience in policy development and advice, including through using economic frameworks and principles.
- ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality advice under time pressure.

**About our culture**

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

**How to apply**

**Vaccination**

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk consistent with the DTF's obligations under the _Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act)._ DTF's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all DTF employees to have an up-to-date vaccination status, or be medically exempted, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), in order to attend a DTF work site or work for the Department in the community. DTF may request proof of vaccination or exemption during the recruitment and selection process.