Job Description Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Salary: $134,593 - $180,115 Occupation: Economics Reference: VG/100216 A The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Manager/Principal Economist Salary: $134,593 - $180,115 (Plus Superannuation) Ongoing role Usual hours of work: Full time Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne The Role The Manager/Principal Economist will lead a high performing team to undertake quantitative analysis to inform government policy/program decision making.
They will develop clear and compelling evidence-based recommendations for a broad range of policy issues affecting Victorian communities and businesses.
The responsibilities of the Manager/Principal Economist will include: Undertake economic and statistical analysis to provide expert advice on a range of policy issues.
Develop fit-for-purpose modelling and data outputs within tight timeframes, meeting user specifications and expectations.
Clearly communicate the process, results, and policy implications of modelling or data analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The Team The position of Manager/Principal Economist forms a part of the Data and Analytics branch within the Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination group.
The Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination group brings together specialist skills in economics, modelling, data and evaluation to support all groups across the department to deliver on their priorities.
Data and Analytics works with diverse clients across DJSIR by providing robust and timely quantitative analysis as well as improving quantitative capabilities to support policy priorities, such as housing affordability, liveability and jobs growth.
About You The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: Conceptual and analytical ability: Demonstrated expertise in conceptual thinking and sound analytical approaches to support decision making in the work area.
Statistical analysis: Demonstrated technical expertise in data manipulation and statistical analysis.
Policy analysis: Demonstrated experience in analysing government policy using conceptual frameworks.
Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Cheng Yang, Director, Data and Analytics on 0433 377 805 or Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
How to Apply For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position.
Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 31 October 2024.
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