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/1709007

The Revenue Forecasting Team within the Revenue Group is currently looking for a technical economist with specialist time series econometrics and forecasting skills as well as programming skills, to fill a VPSG4 ongoing vacancy.

**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 Economic Division leads the development of advice to the Government on key economic and other priorities to drive improvements in Victoria's resource allocation, competitiveness and equity across the economy.

The Revenue Forecasting Team is at the leading edge of forecasting practice in Australia and delivers accurate, reliable and timely revenue forecasts that support evidence-based decision making by government. Our applied research work informs strategic policy development that improves the living standards of all Victorians.

**About the role**

The Revenue Forecasting Team within the Revenue Group is currently looking for a technical economist with specialist time series econometrics and forecasting skills as well as programming skills, to fill a VPSG4 ongoing vacancy.

In the role, as an Economist you will:

- work as part of an expert team of economists, data scientists and researchers to deliver accurate, reliable and timely revenue forecasts for Victorian budget publications that support evidence-based decision making by government
- work both independently and collaboratively to improve the quality of revenue forecasting models and research on complex economic policy issues
- deliver briefings to senior management and government that are timely, accessible and accurate
- collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that revenue forecasts reflect the most up-to-date information and policy developments
- help foster a positive team culture.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- a tertiary qualification in economics, finance or a related field
- experience using economic or econometric models as the basis for the preparation of forecasts
- experience preparing high quality verbal and written briefings and advice; including the ability to convey complex issues persuasively and effectively in plain language

Familiarity using EViews, R, Matlab or Stata to analyse and interpret data would be advantageous.

**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 safe working environment consistent with DTF's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act). DTF's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to demonstrate an up-to-date vaccination status, as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), or a medical exemption, in order to attend a DTF workplace or external premises on behalf of DTF. To request a copy of our vaccination policy, please contact the Careers team.