Aso8 - Principal Economic Analyst - Strategic Policy - Adelaide CBD, Australia - SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE

SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE

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Adelaide CBD, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Department for Industry, Innovation and Science

Job reference: 538323

Location:

ADELAIDE

Job status:
Ongoing

Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) is on a mission to build on the unique advantages South Australia offers, and to support sustainable economic growth by working with businesses, researchers and across government.

Our Department achieves this by working with businesses, researchers and across government to support the transition to higher value added activities in addition to supporting the decarbonisation of industry.

Our Department works with industry to improve production processes, technology and alignment of workforce capabilities. This improves productivity and creates a more resilient economy with a diverse industrial base and an adaptable workforce.

About the role:

Join our dynamic team as the Principal Economist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of economic development in our state Are you a visionary with a passion for supporting the development of innovative solutions to complex economic issues or innovative approaches to capitalising on economic opportunities through data analysis and economic modelling? Do you possess exceptional economic analysis skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment - working across a varied portfolio and with other key economic development agencies? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you to lead a talented team to make a meaningful impact on our economy and community.

At DIIS, we are committed to driving economic growth.

As the Principal Economist, you will be at the forefront of our efforts, providing high-level expertise in economic policy development.

Your strategic insights and analytical acumen will help us generate new policy solutions to propel our economic development goals forward.

For details about the job and requirements, please refer to the role description provided.

DIIS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Key Selection Criteria:

- leading, undertaking, and clearly communicating complex economic data analysis that informs high level discussions and decisions
- undertaking and overseeing complex modelling which involves combining multiple data sets with assumptions and other calculations to derive economic data
- estimating the economic impact of government initiatives using input-output models and other data
- undertaking and overseeing research to better understand economic data/issues/concepts, analysis and modelling methodologies, performance of indicators, existing work and thinking from the relevant literature, and the consensus of commentators
- understanding and communicating key trends and issues for a broad range of economic data related to economic conditions, priority industries, the labour market, small and medium-sized businesses, productivity, skilled migration, higher education, international education, the local population, research and innovation, the green industrial transition, and regional economies and labour markets, and
- leading an economic analysis and advice team, and initiating and maintaining professional, collaborative relationships and networks.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary (ASO8 $117,554 min - $121,992 max pa) plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

A variety of leave arrangements
Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with likeminded professionals
Access to great customized training and career development opportunities

Qualifications:

Essential:
Tertiary qualifications in economics or related disciplines.

Special Conditions:

The role will be offered on an ongoing basis.
Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.

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How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit the following:

Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria (2 pages max);
Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max);
3 current referees (including the name, address and contact number), 1 being your current line manager in your CV;
Preemployment Declaration Form find the attachment on the job advert.

Diversity Statement
The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, (dis)ability or age.

Applications close: 30/07/2023 11:00 PM