13 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance
Salary: $92,332 - $104,762
Occupation: Economics
Reference: VG/1786708
Working as an Economist in the Macroeconomic Strategy team, you will work as part of a high-performing and highly collaborative team of economists to provide robust economic forecasts and insightful economic commentary, including for the Victorian budget, that support evidence-based decision-making by government
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 Policy Group
Economic Policy Group provides advice on macroeconomic conditions and policy; transport, infrastructure and planning policy; innovation, industry and employment policy; and environment, resources and decarbonisation policy to improve Victoria's prosperity.
Within the Group, the Macroeconomic Strategy team provides authoritative advice and forecasts on Victoria's economic conditions and outlook – most prominently as part of the annual state budget and budget update publications. We monitor economic and financial market developments and advise on the implications of these for the economic outlook and risks. We also advise on strategic policy issues including inflation and cost-of-living pressures, and Victoria's longer-term population, employment and productivity growth.
About the role
Working as an Economist in the Macroeconomic Strategy team, you will work as part of a high-performing and highly collaborative team of economists to provide robust economic forecasts and insightful economic commentary, including for the Victorian budget, that support evidence-based decision-making by government.
Coming onboard at a time of new economic challenges and uncertainties, you will deliver insights and advice to government and senior management on current economic conditions, the outlook and risks, to improve the living standards of all Victorians.
As a member of the Macroeconomic Strategy team, you will:
Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About you
We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in:
Experience and qualifications
An appropriate tertiary qualification in economics is required.
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
How to apply
VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board. For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Jasmine Zheng, jasmine.zheng@dtf.vic.gov.au or (03) 7005 9282.
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight, 12 May, 2024. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Careers team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.
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Jasmine Zheng | jasmine.zheng@dtf.vic.gov.au or (03) 7005 9282