Economic Analyst

**Department of Primary Industries and Regions**
**Job reference**: 641435
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Short Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**The Opportunity**

We have an opportunity for an Economic Analyst to be part of our Industry Strategy & Partnerships Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The Economic Analyst is part of the Industry Partnerships & Intelligence team within the Industry, Strategy and Partnerships Division. The position is responsible for providing data analysis services which contributes to the achievement of PIRSA economic development policy and strategies that influence primary industries in becoming internationally competitive.

Key functions of the role include working across PIRSA to develop and maintain the Food and Wine Scorecard, and data capturing and analysis to directly measure the contribution of food and wine industries to the South Australian economy.

**About Us**

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state’s regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

**Benefits**

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

**Special Conditions**
- Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
- Australian residency or current work permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
- Opportunity up to September 2025

**Requirements**:

- Possession of a current driver’s license and willingness to drive.
- Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
- You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics

**Essential**: An appropriate tertiary level qualification in data science, economics, mathematical sciences, commerce or equivalent.

**Remuneration**

ASO5 - $85,790 min - $95,413 max per annum, plus superannuation

**Enquiries**

Matthew Palmer
General Manager
Phone: 08 8429 0493

**Application Instructions**

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, **Analytical Thinking** and **Learning Orientation** capabilities of the attached role description.
- Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form._

**Applications close**: 08/01/2025 11:45 PM