Closes: 16 November 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade A
Salary: $172,246 plus superannuation
Position No: 57886
Directorate: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026
Contact Officer: Kai WakermanPowell on [email protected] or (02) 6205 9121

Details: As part of a small economics team, there is the opportunity to use your applied economic and policy skills to support the development of evidence-based policy and strategic advice. You will provide a leadership role to a team that builds bespoke economic and financial models to address policy questions and generate workable solutions. You will become an integral member of the Branch, delivering on key priorities.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Criteria 1 – Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills within a quantitative economic team environment.

Criterion 2 – Strategic direction and advice: Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction and advice on economic, finance and policy matters.

Criterion 3 – Conceptual and analytical: Strong conceptual, analytical and research skills including a demonstrated ability in a work environment to use economic, financial and policy frameworks. Comfort with generating ideas, providing innovative solutions, and working with ambiguity.

Criterion 4 – Communication skill: Well-developed written and oral communication skills together with demonstrated negotiation, liaison, and representational skills.

Criterion 5 – Achieving results: Demonstrated ability to deliver and operate in a complex and dynamic environment with minimal supervision, to work under pressure and tight timeframes.

Criterion 6 – Ethics and professionalism:



Understanding of public service values covering ethical standards and a demonstrated self- awareness, professionalism and a proven commitment to staff development, the ongoing integration of workplace diversity, participative work practices and occupational health and safety principles and practices.

Qualified/ Technical Skills and Knowledge

- Tertiary or post graduate qualifications in economics or similar field would be an advantage.
- Prior experience in a public or private organisation with a focus on evidence-based analysis and advice will be highly regarded.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 to 15 January 2027.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a one-to-two-page application, curriculum vitae and names and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 30 November 2026 to 15 January 2027.

📌 Economic Modelling and Quantitative Analysis Senior Director | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
📍 Canberra