About Equity Economics

Equity Economics is an Australian economics and policy consultancy committed to advancing inclusive economic growth and improving outcomes for communities experiencing disadvantage. We work across health, social policy, workforce, disability, aged care, First Nations, education and community development, combining rigorous economic analysis with practical policy advice.

Our multidisciplinary team includes economists, social policy specialists, evaluators and former senior public sector leaders. We work in partnership with governments, community organisations, First Nations organisations, peak bodies and service providers to deliver evidence-based solutions that create meaningful social and economic impact.

At the centre of our work is a commitment to equity, self-determination and ensuring that communities have a genuine voice in policy decisions.

The Role

Equity Economics is seeking a mid-career Health Economist to join our growing health and social policy practice.

The role will contribute to the delivery of high-quality economic analysis, policy advice, research and evaluation across a broad range of policy areas, including public health, disability, aged care, workforce, social policy and First Nations health and wellbeing.

Reporting to Directors and working closely with other team members, the Manager, Health Economics and Policy Adviser will support clients to address complex policy challenges through robust evidence, economic analysis and practical policy solutions.

The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of self-determination and community-led approaches to policy development, service design and evaluation. The role may involve building and maintaining genuine partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, First Nations peak bodies and community leaders.

This role is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about using economics and policy to improve health equity and deliver better outcomes for communities.

Key Responsibilities

Health Economics and Policy Analysis

- Undertake health economic and financial modelling,



cost-benefit analysis, economic impact assessments and program evaluations.
- Analyse health system, workforce and population health data to inform policy.
- Conduct literature reviews, synthesise evidence and deliver original research.
- Develop policy options, reform recommendations and implementation strategies for government, community and not-for-profit clients.
- Prepare high-quality reports, briefing papers, business cases, submissions and presentations.

Project Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement

- Contribute to the successful delivery of consulting projects, ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
- Engage effectively with government agencies, health services, Primary Health Networks, and community organisations.
- Build and maintain respectful and effective partnerships with First Nations organisations.
- Facilitate consultations, workshops and stakeholder interviews.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Business Development and Thought Leadership

- Contribute to proposals, tenders and business development activities.
- Support the development of thought leadership on emerging health, social and economic policy issues, including representing Equity Economics in client meetings, workshops, conferences and stakeholder forums as required.

Selection Criteria The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Experience in health economics, economics, public policy, public health or a related field.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including experience working with complex datasets, cost-benefit analyses, impact assessments, workforce analysis and policy research. Experience with burden of disease,



cost effectiveness and non-market valuation analysis is desirable.
- A strong understanding of the principles of First Nations self-determination, community control and culturally responsive policy development is also desirable, as is experience working in partnership with First Nations organisations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, influential and evidence-based reports and policy advice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

- Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Health Economics, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, Statistics or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional experience in government, consulting, academia, research organisations, health services or the not-for-profit sector.

Why Join Equity Economics? At Equity Economics, you will have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most important health and social policy challenges. We offer meaningful and intellectually rewarding work, a flexible and supportive workplace, and the opportunity to collaborate with leading economists, policy experts, community partners and government decision makers.

We are committed to working in genuine partnership with First Nations organisations and communities and to advancing policies that improve equity and wellbeing across Australia.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and from candidates who bring experience working alongside First Nations organisations to influence policy and system reform.

Equity Economics is a fully remote organisation with team members located across Australia. We are part of the Cowater International group companies.

Reporting to: Director, Economic Policy

Location: Adaptable (remote)

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time Considered

Please apply in writing to [email protected]

Applications close 20 October 2026

📌 Manager, Health Economics (Australia)
🏢 Equity Economics u0026 Development Partners
📍 Australia