Senior Economist and Assistant Director Economist

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the company:

This leading Federal government agency supports Australian's in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations.  A great opportunity for a Senior Economist and an Assistant Director Economist to join this busy team on a 12-month assignment.

About the role:

  • Work with likeminded individuals on a quest to address the unique challenges of the care economy and human services markets.
  • Engage in theoretical and practical policy considerations regarding the current and future states of the Agency supports markets.
  • Apply statistical and economic modelling and research methods, using large datasets, to understand the functioning of the Agency markets and propose ways of improving it.
  • Address information asymmetries and market failures by carefully designing pilot studies that fill information gaps and test new solutions.
  • Work effectively across teams and departments, and in collaboration with experts and academics, to understand priorities and build a shared understanding.
  • Make major impacts on the allocation of the Scheme resources that are projected to grow.

About you:

  • You will have superior analytical and problem-solving skills applied to understanding complex economic issues and working toward practical solutions.
  • You will have structured thinking about quantitative and qualitative problems, and development of analytical frameworks.
  • You will have quantitative mindset with technical skills to handling and analyse data.
  • You will have ability to simplify technical information into succinct narratives and plain English advice suitable for non-technical audiences.
  • You will be working well within a team while being able to work independently
  • You will have competence in building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
  • You will have Interest in the economic challenges of the care economy.
  • You will have energy, enthusiasm and motivation to improve the Agency.

Benefits:

  • ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
  • 12 Months temporary assignment with possibility to be extended
  • Full time hours Monday to Friday
  • Canberra, ACT location + hybrid working from home options
  • Market rate

How to apply:

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Please click 'APPLY" to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role.

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