OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Economics
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/1860775

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 Division
The Economic Division leads the development of advice to the Government, and implementation of priority projects, for key economic and policy priorities including economic strategy, regulatory reform, housing, social policy, government tax policy and intergovernmental financial relations to drive improvements in Victoria’s productive and efficient resource allocation, competitiveness and equity across the economy.
Economic Policy 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. Key tasks include providing advice on inclusively growing jobs and living standards while responding to the challenge of inflation, and reducing the emissions-intensity of the Victorian economy.
Transport Infrastructure and Planning Team
The Transport, Infrastructure and Planning team supports the government’s agenda and aims to improve the lives of all Victorians by providing authoritative, influential and timely policy advice. This includes conducting analysis of economic trends and the distributional and sectoral impacts of economic policies.
Areas of focus include infrastructure planning, management and regulation; transport planning, reform and market design; and land-use planning and housing policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position has the following responsibilities:

• Work independently and collaboratively in the team to deliver:
• practical advice on economic and policy issues for senior management and government;
• analysis of qualitative and quantitative data sets; and
• research on complex economic, financial and/or public policy issues.
• Deliver briefings and policy advice that are timely, accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose.
• Communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to fostering a positive team culture and mentoring and supporting the development of team members.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, law or a related field are an advantage.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Joining the Transport, Infrastructure, and Planning team as a Senior Economist, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Victoria’s transport, infrastructure and planning landscape. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a team that is addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our state, including cutting emissions, easing congestion, and improving land use planning to bolster housing supply.
As part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, you will use your expertise in economics and/or public policy to deliver timely, accurate, and influential advice on a wide range of complex economic, financial, and public policy issues. Key responsibilities include engaging in rigorous economic analysis, leading and contributing to analysis that informs policy decisions, and communicating effectively with a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated economist or policy analyst with a strong foundation in economics or public policy, keen analytical skills, and a passion for making a difference. Your ability to work collaboratively, both within the team and across government departments, will be critical in fostering a positive team culture and achieving our collective goals. If you are looking to influence policy decisions and have a tangible impact on the future of Victoria’s transport, infrastructure and planning space, this is the role for you.

This position has the following responsibilities:

• Work independently and collaboratively in the team to deliver:
• practical advice on economic and policy issues for senior management and government;
• analysis of qualitative and quantitative data sets; and
• research on complex economic, financial and/or public policy issues.
• Deliver briefings and policy advice that are timely, accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose.
• Communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to fostering a positive team culture and mentoring and supporting the development of team members