EL 1 - $120,290 - $129,379 per annum plus superannuation
- ABARES Division
- Adelaide-SA, Brisbane-QLD, Canberra-ACT, Melbourne-VIC, Sydney-NSW
**Who we are**
The Biosecurity Research and Analysis Branch in ABARES works independently and with the broader research and stakeholder community to provide solutions that contribute to the Department's strategic objective of strengthening our national biosecurity system to provide a risk-based approach and an appropriate level of protection for Australia's people, our environment and economy.
**The Job**
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing and leading research and analysis and synthesising, interpreting and communicating findings for government and industry.
- Initiating and leading collaboration with other economists, policy advisers and researchers from other disciplines to provide integrated research and advice.
- Representing ABARES to industry, government and research stakeholders at meetings, conferences and a range of public forums, and managing stakeholder relationships.
- Building teams and mentoring junior staff to achieve their development goals.
**Please note **that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of eighteen months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may also be used to fill future ongoing vacancies in the branch where the duties are of a similar nature.
**What are we looking for**
**Knowledge and Experience**
The successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in applied economics and/or economic modelling across government, the private sector or the research sector.
- Experience in undertaking economic analyses applicable to government, industry or resource management agencies, and in interpreting and advising on real-world problems.
- A history of successful project management and delivery.
**Mandatory qualifications**
Qualifications in economics and/or other relevant qualifications. Honours or postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage.