Seeking an Economist with Expertise in Built Environment
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We are looking for a skilled economist who can provide strategic economic insights and monitor market trends through data-driven analysis of industry conditions, policy developments, supply chain dynamics, and cost drivers.
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This role involves managing and maintaining a global set of information and internal data libraries, overseeing development and upgrades of our digital tools and the preparation of reports, presentations, and board papers.
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About this Role:
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* Conduct economic research and market analysis related to the construction and infrastructure industries.
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* Develop sector-specific forecasts (e.g., construction activity, labour trends, materials pricing, housing demand).
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* Analyse the impact of government policy, interest rates, inflation, and trade conditions on construction markets.
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* Maintain and interpret economic indicators such as building approvals, CPI, PPI, housing starts, wage data, and capital investment trends.
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* Monitor global and regional trends in construction markets and provide actionable insights.
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* Provide thought leadership and prepare regular industry reports, presentations, economic briefings, and whitepapers to support business-to-business activities and industry forums.
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* Engage with external stakeholders including clients, industry bodies, government agencies, and regulators.
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What You'll Need:
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* Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, econometrics, or a related field.
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* Minimum 5+ years' experience in an economist or analyst role, ideally with a focus on the construction, infrastructure, or property sectors.
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* Strong understanding of economic theory, macroeconomic indicators, and their application to real-world business decisions.
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* Familiarity with construction cost structures, industry supply chains, labour market dynamics, and planning policy frameworks.
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* Experience in statistical software and tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, etc.).
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* Experience working with industry datasets (e.g., ABS, RBA, CoreLogic, or similar).
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* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
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* Public speaking for presenting at industry forums and business-to-business events.
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* Strong time management and organisational skills.
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* A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent problem-solving abilities.
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* A collaborative mindset and ability to work across multiple offices.
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* A keen eye for detail and data accuracy.
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* Professional discretion and sound judgement.
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Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about the built environment, has a desire to understand our projects, initiatives, and policies to position us as an industry leader. They will be a creative thinker, able to identify opportunities to differentiate us and tell compelling stories about our expertise.
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Benefits include a supportive team environment, flexibility, employee events, learning & development support, and employee awards program among other benefits.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and world-class team and contribute to the progress of our communities.