Economist

Are you an economist with strong knowledge of pricing policy and economic modelling?
Your New Company
Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your New Role
You will be responsible for:
  • Lead the development and delivery of pricing policy initiatives, ensuring frameworks are economically sound, transparent, and aligned with reform goals.
  • Manage complex projects and workstreams, overseeing timelines, risks, and resources to deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • Apply economic and financial modelling to produce evidence-based policy advice and translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Prepare high-impact written materials, including briefings, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
  • Engage with external stakeholders, including providers and government bodies, to ensure policy is practical, informed, and well-communicated.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture, encouraging innovation, continuous improvement, and shared accountability.

What You Will Need to Succeed
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
  • Strong leadership in policy and program delivery, with a proven ability to manage complex initiatives from design through to implementation.
  • Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to interpret economic and financial data and translate it into clear, actionable policy advice.
  • Exceptional written communication, with experience producing persuasive documents for senior audiences, including government and executive stakeholders.
  • Sound judgement and problem-solving ability, with a strategic mindset and the capacity to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement, demonstrating collaboration, influence, and the ability to build trusted relationships across sectors.

The Logistics
  • 12-month contract with possibility of extension or permanency.
  • Hybrid working arrangement.
  • Daily rate of $754.20 (ex GST daily) + super.
  • Opportunities based in Richmond, Geelong, Surry Hills, Parramatta, and Deakin.
  • Australian Citizenship is required.

What You’ll Get in Return
  • An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
  • Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
  • A positive and open working culture.
  • Weekly pay cycle.
  • Online timesheet submission and approval.
  • Nominated superannuation fund.
  • Ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of the agency’s end-to-end participant experience.

What You Need to Do Now
If this role sounds like something you’d be interested in pursuing, click ‘Apply Now’ or forward your current CV to victoria.sutton@hays.com.au. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.
If this role doesn’t quite suit you, but you’re interested in exploring new opportunities, please contact us to arrange a confidential discussion about your career.


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Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Ref:
2963642

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Victoria Sutton, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney Public Sector
Level 13, The Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0386168443

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