Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10299
About the Role
Working as a Manager 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 supports 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.
Key Accountabilities
· Work independently and as a leader in the team to produce robust advice on complex issues including current and future macroeconomic conditions
· Manage the preparation of high-quality advice on the economy and the latest economic data to key stakeholders, often under tight deadlines
· Manage and lead quantitative and qualitative research projects to inform advice on current and future economic conditions
· Present persuasive economic arguments to senior executives, including on the economic outlook
· Develop, enhance and leverage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
· Build the capability of team members by directly managing Economists/Senior Economists, and proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria: Please address the following selection criteria in your cover letter in no more than 3 pages.
· Superior analytical skills and a record of achievement in macroeconomic analysis and forecasting
· Highly developed quantitative skills, including experience using statistical packages such as EViews or R to analyse and forecast economic data
· Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated capability to present persuasive economic arguments to senior executives
· A very high attention to detail and a strong focus on delivering results for stakeholders, often under competing deadlines
· Extensive experience in building relationships, shaping stakeholders’ views and supporting informed decision-making on complex issues
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and coach staff, and manage outputs, by working collaboratively with team members while also fostering a constructive team culture
This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 18 May. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.