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.

**Economic Group**

The Economic Group supports the Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. The Group advises on employment policy, productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions, energy, climate change and decarbonisation, industry development, business innovation, transport and infrastructure policy, and land use planning.

**Innovation, Industry and Employment team**

The Innovation, Industry and Employment team advises on innovation, industry and employment policies aimed at boosting economic growth, productivity growth and real wages. Areas of focus include industry development, innovation and productivity growth, industry transition, major events, employment and agriculture policy. The team supports the implementation of the Government's recently released Economic Growth Statement. The team also advises on governance arrangements for the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.

**Key accountabilities**
- 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.

**Key Selection Criteria**
- Economic policy advice:

- experience developing policy advice using economic frameworks and principles
- a solid understanding of the role and influence of State Government in policy making
- demonstrated capacity to advise on complex and ambiguous policy problems
- Communication:

- experience preparing high-quality verbal and written briefings and advice
- 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 clearly to inform 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.

**Further Information**

**How to apply**

Applications close at midnight, 2 June, 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

**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.