Economist

**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.

**Group/Division/Branch**

The Revenue Group is responsible for providing analysis and advice to Government on the following issues:

- Tax policy, including the composition and performance of state taxes, policy options and opportunities to improve the State's tax mix.
- Gambling policy, including advice on economic, tax and legislative issues in relation to lotteries, gaming machines, casino, keno and wagering.
- Intergovernmental financial relations, particularly in relation to the distribution and design of Commonwealth funding to states and territories.
- Revenue forecasting, including projections of Victoria's GST revenue and state own source revenues.

**About the role**

This role will sit in the Tax Policy team and will play a role in the delivery of high-quality advice to government including the composition and performance of state taxes, policy options and opportunities to improve the State's tax mix. The focus of the team is on property taxation. The work is fast-paced, influential and covers the full policy cycle including policy development and implementation, modelling the impacts of tax changes, conducting research and advising on legislation. The group strives to improve the performance of the Victorian economy and improve the wellbeing of Victorians.

**Key accountabilities**
- Quantitative analysis of economic, financial and public policy issues of major significance to the Victorian economy and government.
- Undertaking quantitative research and analysis, both as independent discrete work, and in contribution to broader team projects.
- Preparing timely, accurate and authoritative briefings on a wide range of economic and financial policy issues for senior management and government.
- Communicating and consulting in an effective and influential manner with stakeholders.

**About you**
- Experience in providing policy advice.
- A record of achievement using economic principles, analytical, research, and quantitative skills, with an understanding quantitative analysis.
- Ability to analyse complex datasets using statistical software such as Stata or R, including the development of modelling to identify issues and to assess the fiscal implications of policy ideas.
- Ability to provide strategic and influential advice to senior management or government on key policy issues in the economy.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex issues persuasively and effectively. Ability to work collaboratively or on a self-directed basis.
- Ability to identify, build and maintain strong networks and relationships with stakeholders.

**Experience and qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, econometrics, commerce, statistics, law or a related field are required.
- Experience using statistical software such as Stata or R to analyse large datasets and prepare costings of taxation revenue proposals would be beneficial.

**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**

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Jacqueline Bastiani, 0412 422 324 / or Michael Woods, 0401 198 646

**Covid-19 Vaccination**
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.