Talent International is currently recruiting for an
EL1 Assistant Director – Economics and Insights
to work for one of our
Federal Government clients
based in
Surry Hills.
The position is a
12-month contract role with the possibility of extension.
The role pays between
$600 to 800/day + Super.
7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week
The client is seeking candidates to fill multiple EL1 Assistant Director – Economics and Insights roles.
In this role, you will be leading small teams to deliver economic research and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making on complex economic and pricing policy.
By Joining The Economics And Insights Team, You Will
* Work with like-minded individuals on a quest to address the unique challenges of the care economy and human services markets.
* Engage in theoretical and practical policy considerations regarding the current and future states of the NDIS supports markets.
* Apply statistical and economic modelling and research methods, using large datasets, to understand the functioning of NDIS markets and propose ways of improving it.
* Address information asymmetries and market failures by carefully designing pilot studies that fill information gaps and test new solutions.
* Work effectively across teams and departments, and in collaboration with experts and academics, to understand priorities and build a shared understanding.
* Make major impacts on the allocation of the Scheme resources that are projected to grow.
Essential Criteria
* Superior analytical and problem-solving skills applied to understanding complex economic issues and working toward practical solutions.
* Structured thinking about quantitative and qualitative problems, and development of analytical frameworks.
* Quantitative mindset with technical skills to handle and analyse data
* Competence in building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
Desirable criteria
* A postgraduate degree in economics and econometrics, or similar
* Experience working on the economic challenges of the care economy
* Proficiency with a major statistical software package (R, Python, Stata, SAS).
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on / for a confidential discussion.