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Senior Economist / Senior Adviser

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
  • Classification: Executive Level 2 ($129,786 - $154,467)
  • Employment Type: Ongoing & Non-ongoing (up to 18 months), Flexible working arrangements will be considered

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 18 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of three years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

The Opportunity

The Women’s Economic Security Branch in the Office for Women is a growing team with multiple opportunities for experienced leaders with an interest in driving Australia’s gender equality priorities and advancing women’s economic security at a national level.

The roles are fast-paced, dynamic and present an exciting opportunity to shape national policies and programs. The roles are unique in their scope, with the opportunity to work across and bring together a broad suite of policy areas and portfolios, including social services, housing, health, education, employment, business and industry, environment and climate, and migration. Your work will contribute to gender equality, which will benefit all Australians and the economy as a whole.

There are two roles available within the Women’s Economic Security Branch:

Senior Economist/Senior Adviser, Workforce Participation Section

This role will focus on women’s workforce participation, secure and quality employment, closing the gender pay gap, giving women more choice and flexibility around work and care, and supporting women’s financial wellbeing and retirement outcomes. The successful applicant will build the Office for Women’s capability in and understanding of economics, provide intellectual leadership and translate strategic vision into policy and advice.

Senior Adviser, Industry, Skills and Leadership Section

This role provides the opportunity to shape policy and programs on women’s economic security with a focus on leadership, women in STEM, skills and training and policies designed for women at different stages of their lives and careers. This role is responsible for driving the implementation of the Government’s Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012.

Both roles will be expected to lead high-performing and collaborative policy teams.

You will also have the opportunity to apply your subject matter expertise in economics and/or gender equality to build capability across the Australian Public Service in gender impact analysis at all stages of policy development and evaluation.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidates are highly motivated leaders with policy or program experience and strategic vision. The candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • a strong interest in and passion for gender equality and improving the economic security of women in Australia
  • the ability to manage a high-performing team in a fast-paced and high-profile environment,
  • strategic judgement with demonstrated experience providing advice to ministers, senior executives or senior management,
  • excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to communicate complex and technical concepts succinctly,
  • strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with and lead teams with different skillsets and views,
  • initiative, resilience, and ability to manage competing and changing priorities,
  • ability to contribute to a positive work environment, and
  • formal qualifications or experience in economics, social policy, women’s policy, finance, business, social work, gender studies, behavioural studies, law, psychology.

Applicants are required to provide a one-page pitch outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for the position, and a resume. Please identify your preferred role.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

Contact Officer

Jen Tan on +61 262286939 or [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Economist / Senior Adviser enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

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