Policy Analyst

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Economics

Reference: VG/1820131K

The Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation, economic policy group are looking for a Policy Analyst / Economist to join their team on an ongoing basis. In the role you will use your expertise in economics and/or public policy to provide timely, accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose advice on complex economic, financial and/or public policy issues. You will Analyse, interpret and synthesise information, including quantitative data sets.

**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.

**Branch**

The Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation team supports the government's agenda and provides authoritative and timely policy advice to DTF's portfolio ministers and senior management on energy, environment, climate change and natural resources issues. Our advice supports the Government to achieve its target of net zero emissions by 2045, and renewable energy of 65% by 2030 and 95 per cent by 2035. The successful applicant will be joining the team at a critical stage in the state's energy transition, in a uniquely influential role.

**About the role**

The Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation, economic policy group are looking for a Policy Analyst / Economist to join their team on an ongoing basis. In the role you will use your expertise in economics and/or public policy to provide timely, accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose advice on complex economic, financial and/or public policy issues. You will Analyse, interpret and synthesise information, including quantitative data sets. Below are further accountabilities of the role.
- Contribute to and manage projects to inform policy development;
- Communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders;
- Collaborate within and outside the team on economic, financial and/or public policy projects; and
- Contribute to fostering a positive team culture and participate in planning and decision-making in the Group.

**About you**
- An understanding of the role and influence of State government in **policy-making**;
- **Influence **- demonstrated experience shaping stakeholders' views and supporting informed decision-making on complex issues;
- **Conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills** - demonstrated capacity to solve complex problems and interpret and synthesise information;
- **Communication** - strong communication skills including conveying complex issues persuasively in plain language;
- **Teamwork** - demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with team members and a range of stakeholders.

Experience and qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, law or a related field are an advantage.

**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**

**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.