Department of Treasury and FinanceEconomic and Financial Policy DivisionEconomic Policy Branch
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 22 December, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time, Permanent, part-time
Region:South
Location:Hobart
Brand new opportunity for a specialist economic modeller to work on issues that directly impact the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community. You will lead Treasury's computable general equilibrium and other economic modelling tasks on a range of policy issues.
Join a collaborative and professional team to further develop your skills, knowledge, and experience in a highly respected workplace.Lead computable general equilibrium and other economic modelling tasks on a range of Government policy issues.Enjoy flexible work arrangements and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities.Benefit from a supportive culture and short commute to work.About YouWe are looking for a motivated, interested and capable economic modeller with lots of potential to join our small team. You will work as part of a highly skilled team of professionals and because of this and the breadth of issues that we deal with, you will have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
Ideally you will have:
strong economic modelling skills or the ability to pick up those skills in a short amount of time;a strong desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement;a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks;a capacity to understand economic and other data;leadership capability to motivate people to achieve shared goals;the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; andplenty of potential.We are looking for the best person for the role and they could come from a broad range of backgrounds. If you have these attributes, we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the role and how you could be successful in it.
About usTreasury is a small (350+) central government agency that provides economic, financial, and policy advice and services to support the Tasmanian Government priorities and improve the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.
We offer flexible work arrangements, job rotation, generous leave provisions (including purchased leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, gender affirmation, disability, and Aboriginal cultural leave), incremental pay increases, and a supportive culture where you can reach your potential.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants. We want candidates to reach their full potential in interview and recruitment activities. That's why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable people with disability, illness, and injury to fully participate. Please tell us what supports or adjustments you need to fully participate in the process.
About the BranchThe Economic Policy Branch provides economic policy advice to other agencies and to the Government on various issues including areas of significant policy and regulatory reform, industry assistance, fee and royalty policies, competition policy, economic modelling (including computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling), cost-benefit analysis, and competitive neutrality. The Branch monitors trends in the Tasmanian and Australian economies, prepares economic forecasts and undertakes analysis and modelling to inform advice on a range of economic and related issues.
Up to 73.5 hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsPlease download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:
We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career.
To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information.
To submit your application, please click the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two-page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.
Craig TippingActing DirectorEmail: Phone:
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