Research Officer

18 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Full time

APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 per annum plus superannuation
- ABARES Division
- Canberra - ACT, Melbourne - VIC
- As a research officer - economist with the biosecurity risk modelling program, you will be motivated by solving challenging real-world problems, and contribute economic modelling skills to multidisciplinary, desktop research and analysis projects, working with scientists and other researchers to produce policy and operationally relevant insights and outputs.
- The role includes longer-term, underpinning projects, and shorter-term projects addressing pressing biosecurity bioeconomic issues of the day.

**Who we are**
The Biosecurity Research and Analysis Branch in ABARES works independently and with the broader research and stakeholder community to provide solutions that contribute to the Department’s strategic objective of strengthening our national biosecurity system to provide a risk-based approach and an appropriate level of protection for Australia’s people, our environment and economy.

**The Job**
Duties and responsibilities include:

- Implementing research and analysis and synthesising, interpreting and communicating findings for government and industry.
- Collaborating with economists, policy advisers and researchers from other disciplines to provide integrated research and advice.
- Presenting research and analysis to diverse audiences by varied means.
- Interacting with industry, government and research stakeholders at meetings, conferences and a range of public forums, and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

**Please note **that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What are we looking for**
**Knowledge and Experience**
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:

- Experience in applied economics and/or economic modelling across government, the private sector or the research sector.
- Experience in undertaking economic analyses, and in interpreting and advising on real-world problems.
- A history of successfully contributing to project delivery.

**Mandatory qualifications**
Tertiary qualifications in economics or other relevant disciplines. Honours or postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage.

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