Health Economist

About the role

Reporting to the National Workforce Planner, the Health Economist is a key contributor to the RACGP's workforce strategy, providing advanced health economics expertise, modelling, and analysis. This role will evaluate policy options, training investments, and distribution strategies to ensure workforce planning is grounded in robust, data-informed, and evidence-based insights.

The Health Economist will play a pivotal role in shaping projects such as workforce supply and demand forecasting, cost-benefit analysis of workforce initiatives, and the economic evaluation of training and incentive programs. Success in this role requires strong consulting and/or government experience, with proven ability to influence decision-making through high-quality modelling and clear, actionable advice.

As our Health Economist, you'll: 

• Conduct economic modelling and data analysis to inform GP workforce planning and policy.
• Deliver cost-benefit and ROI assessments of workforce initiatives and strategic options.
• Analyse large workforce datasets (AHPRA, HeaDSUPP, ABS, Medicare, training pipelines) and extract meaningful insights
• Maintain high standards of modelling transparency, reproducibility, and documentation, including QA and peer review processes.
• Prepare evidence-based reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams and mentor analysts to support strategic workforce development.

Skills & Experience 

• Qualifications in economics, statistics, health economics, finance, workforce planning, public health or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in consulting and/or state or national government, with a strong focus on health economics, workforce planning, or policy analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise in economic modelling, including cost-benefit and scenario analysis.
• Strong knowledge of Australian health workforce or health system data (AHPRA, HeaDSUPP, ABS, Medicare).
• Experience applying cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness analysis to health workforce or health service initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, with a track record of presenting complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits of working with us

• Maximise your pay - Salary package up to $15,900 tax-free for living expenses, plus additional options for meals, entertainment and novated leases, with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Extra paid leave - End-of-year closure, plus cultural, ceremonial, gender transition and volunteer leave
• Work-life balance - Flexible hybrid work opportunities nationwide.
• Career development - A commitment to your career development, with a clear Capability Framework to guide your progression, and a contemporary professional development program to build your skills.
• Join a leader - Be part of Australia's largest specialist medical college.

About the RACGP  

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) represents GPs across urban and rural Australia, supporting the nation's health system for over 60 years by setting educational and practice standards and advocating for improved health and wellbeing. We promote the future of general practice through community-based training models, including the Australian General Practice Training Program, ensuring GPs are equipped to deliver quality, whole-person care and facilitating ongoing professional development while connecting GPs with communities nationwide.

How To Apply?  

Click the 'Apply' button and submit your CV and cover letter as one document.

Please visit our careers page for details on our recruitment process and position descriptions. Applications will be reviewed as received, as the process may conclude before the closing date.

Applications Close: 5pm Monday, 20 October 2025

We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.  

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

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