Senior Economist
Job Description
* This role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne (Cremorne)
About Domain
Domain is a leading property technology and services marketplace that is home to one of the largest portfolios of property brands in Australia, including the Domain, Allhomes and Commercial Real Estate (CRE) platforms. In 2025, Domain became part of CoStar Group, a global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, online marketplaces and 3D digital twin technology. Together, Domain and CoStar Group is dedicated to digitising the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights, and connections that improve their businesses and lives.
About the Role, Accountabilities & Outcomes
As a Senior Economist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality economic research, forecasting and analysis focused on the Australian residential property market, strengthening Domain and CoStar Group Australia's position as a trusted and authoritative voice.
Working within the Analytics & Insights function, you will contribute to Economic Research and Thought Leadership, with insights that inform Domain's Residential strategy.
* Develop and maintain forecasting models and residential housing market indicators, including nowcasting and forward‐looking metrics.
* Undertake in‐depth analysis of economic, statistical and demographic data across Australian residential property markets.
* Conduct policy‐focused research, assessing the impact of government, central bank and regulatory changes on housing markets.
* Translate complex analysis into clear, concise and compelling narratives for internal stakeholders, media and industry audiences.
* Construct and manage economic datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of insights.
* Produce high‐quality reports, briefings and commentary on key economic releases (including RBA, ABS and government announcements) and residential market trends.
* Contribute to Domain's public‐facing research and thought leadership, including engaging with media across emerging and growth markets and representing Domain at events and conferences (including travel and occasional out‐of‐hours activity).
* Collaborate with Analytics, Content, PR and Product teams to ensure insights are aligned and effectively delivered.
* Maintain strong awareness of macroeconomic conditions and emerging trends, identifying implications for the residential property market.
* Ensure all outputs meet high standards of accuracy, integrity and methodological rigour.
* Continuously improve research methodologies and workflows, leveraging new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and impact.
Our Ideal Person
Essentials
* Experience: Proven experience in economics, econometrics or quantitative analysis, with a strong track record in economic modelling, forecasting and research.
* Residential Property Expertise: Demonstrated experience in residential property or housing market research.
* Demonstrated Analytical Thinking: Advanced analytical capability, with experience interpreting economic, statistical and demographic data to generate clear, robust insights.
* Communication and Influence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, accessible and engaging narratives.
* Technical Capability: Experience working with economic data frameworks (including ABS, national accounts and CPI) and applying quantitative methods.
* Collaboration: Experience working within research or analytics teams and contributing to shared outcomes.
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or a related field (Masters or first‐class honours preferred).
Preferred
* Experience developing and maintaining forecasting models and economic indicators.
* Familiarity with Australian housing market dynamics and policy environment.
* Experience contributing to published research, reports or commentary.
* Experience using tools such as Tableau, Python, R or similar analytical platforms.
Why Join Us
* Work from home flexibility
* Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
* Wellbeing Leave
* Novated leasing through Autopia.
* Leadership development programs, LinkedIn Learning and more.
* Regular social events including our famous Innovation Days and annual BBQ!
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans – non‐binary people).
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‐free workplace and perform pre‐employment substance abuse testing.
CoStar Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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