2026 Australia Graduate Program

**Description**:
We are a fast-growing, independent forecasting and consulting business with a global reach. Our best-in-class global economic models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.

Our graduates do work that matters from their first week. They are supported by a mentor on the technical and business skills needed to handle economics projects, forecasts, and research in addition to setting clear career objectives. Our continued growth allows our staff to pursue exciting careers, working with leading Australian and global firms.

We offer a competitive salary package, including a sign on bonus, and regular pay reviews. We are also able to offer secondment or permanent opportunities overseas, via transfers across the Oxford Economics group which currently has offices in 24 locations around the world.

The only thing we ask is that you want to enable positive commercial and social outcomes for the wide variety of clients we work with.

**The Program**:
The program runs for 18 months and provides access to all parts of the business with the aim to educate, inspire personal growth and build professional confidence.

The role will take you through three rotations offering exposure to our core areas of macroeconomics, economic consulting, property and construction. You will be supported by a mentor through each rotation and there will be an emphasis on your development as a professional economist.

As you progress, you will increasingly be responsible for producing forecasts within a model framework and communicate economic insights to clients. You will also prepare briefing articles on topical economic issues, develop econometric forecasting tools, and undertake scenario and policy analysis.

**Key Skills**:

- Essential:_
- Strong presentation and writing skills
- Highly numerate and have good technical skills
- Must be able to put together logical economic arguments and explain them convincingly to economists and non-economists alike.
- Must demonstrate a creative approach to problem solving
- Must take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work
- A passion for economics with a desire to develop the skills and expertise required to build a career
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Fluent English, both written and spoken and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Fast learner with strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a broader team
- The right to work full time in Australia
- Preferred:_
- A Postgraduate level degree (honours)
- Relevant work experience, whether paid or voluntary
- Experience in developing Economic models and/or forecasting
- Strong knowledge in coding programs such as Python and R

**Benefits**:

- Genuine hands-on experience delivering impactful economic advice for leading Australian and international organisations.
- Competitive salary package, including a performance-related bonus, and regular pay reviews.
- Formal training provided to continue your development as an economist.
- On the job training working alongside senior economists
- One on one mentoring and buddy support
- Tailored career development framework, opportunities for advancement within Oxford Economics group
- Work in a modern, open, and collaborative culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Networking and career conversations Be part of our vibrant workplace culture by joining our Social Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Women+ Group. Participate in regular social events, connect with colleagues, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that make a difference.

**Ready to kick start your career?**
- Resume
- Academic Transcript
- Cover letter detailing how your qualifications, skills, and experiences align with our requirements, including confirmation of your eligibility to work in Australia.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Oxford Economics Group.

**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)**
- Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._

**About Oxford Economics**:
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical t