Economist/analyst

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.
Innovation, Industry and Employment team
The Innovation, Industry and Employment team supports the government's agenda and aims to improve the lives of all Victorians by providing authoritative and timely policy advice. This includes conducting analysis of economic trends and the distributional and sectoral impacts of economic policies. Areas of focus include industry development, innovation and productivity growth, the green economy, employment and labour market conditions, household finances, and regional, suburban and CBD economic growth.
About the role
As an Economist/Analyst in the Innovation, Industry and Employment team you will work as part of a highly collaborative team and lead policy development to increase economic growth, employment and wages in Victoria. Coming onboard at a time of new economic challenges and uncertainties, you will deliver timely insights and policy advice on current economic conditions and risks to government and senior management that improve the living standards of all Victorians.
You will provide leadership and role model DTF values to junior team members, and contribute to projects that develop culture and capability in the team and across the group.
This position reports to a manager in the Innovation, Industry and Employment team and works closely with the Director, Innovation, Industry and Employment.
**The key accountabilities in this role are to**:

- 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
**Policy advice**:

- experience developing policy advice, including through using economic frameworks and principles
- a solid understanding of the role and influence of State government in policy making
- demonstrated capacity to solve complex and ambiguous policy problems

**Communication**:

- experience preparing high-quality verbal and written briefings and advice that is fit-for-purpose
- the ability to convey complex issues persuasively and effectively in plain language

**Analytical and research skills**:

- ability to independently research and synthesise information on economic policy problems
- ability to draw insights from research and analysis, and present insights simply and clearly to inform Victorian policy development
- an eye for detail

**Teamwork and stakeholder relationships**:

- experience working within a team to collaborate and support others to pursue common goals
- experience in building productive relationships with stakeholders

**Responsiveness**:

- ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality advice under time pressure

Experience and qualifications
A relevant qualification in economics or a related field is desirable.
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.
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