As the Economist, you will undertake research, identify and analyse trends to present strategic insights into the financial performance and sustainability of Queensland's economy and use these insights and analysis to support the development, evaluation and promotion of policies and programs delivered by QRIDA.
**Key responsibilities include**:
- Research, identify and analyse trends and drivers to present strategic insights into the performance and sustainability of Queensland's economy including primary production, small business and other sectors;
- Provide insights into the banking and finance sector and strategic implications for QRIDA's programs and the broader rural and regional sector in Queensland; and
- Perform economic research and analysis to support QRIDA strategy, policy, business development and marketing initiatives.
For a full description of the key responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached.
Working at QRIDA
Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Australians every day.
Our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and benefits programs, rewarding training opportunities, and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.
QRIDA is a small organisation of just over one hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.
Our Role and Purpose
The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.
As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for more than 20 years.
As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities.
QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.
We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.