• Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin
• Applications close 07 October

About the Department

The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by:

• Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions
• Investing in science and technology
• Strengthening the resources sector.

The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create positive impact in people’s lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia’s future.

Please see the APSC’s APS Employee Value Proposition for more information on the benefits and value of employment within the APS.

About the team

The Analysis and Insights Division has an expansive remit that includes topics such as evaluation, industry policy, technology, innovation, competition, productivity, resources and the transition to net-zero. We provide influential analysis, insights and advice, build cutting edge models, develop new data sources, analyse microdata and engage across the Australian Public Service, industry, academia and society to support high-quality public policy.

We do all of this in a supportive and friendly environment, harnessing diversity across our teams, collaborating with policy areas and other agencies. We value innovative thinking, initiative and teamwork. We have a flexible work environment, with teams in a range of cities.

The opportunity

Are you curious and excited to learn about and gain practical experience in applied economics to influence and shape policy and programs relating to Australian industry, science and resources? Consider a role in the Analysis and Insights Division where you will be able to flex your policy experience and critical thinking capability to make a real difference!

Note we have also issued an advertisement for a separate but related process, which is seeking applicants at the Executive Level 1 classification. Applicants can submit applications in response to both advertisements if they wish.

What’s in it for you?

We have high performing teams and a culture that supports individuals to take ownership of their work, grow and succeed. This includes access to on-the-job training, learning and development opportunities and access to opportunities for further studies.

You will be able to expand your evaluation, economic and data analysis skills and experience, build networks and help solve complex problems.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidates will have:

• Planning and managing evaluations, including defining approaches and evaluation methodologies, managing evaluation work plans, and synthesising quantitative and qualitative information to inform evaluation findings
• Technical methods to inform impact evaluations, such as evaluation design (experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental), randomised control trials, difference-in-difference analyses, or regression analyses.
• Interpreting a wide range of information, including economic information and data, to give unique insights on policy issues
• Producing strategic briefs, papers, meeting agendas, and effective communication materials
• Understanding the resources, energy, technology and industrial sectors, including global markets for Australia’s exports
• Economic analysis using large administrative datasets at the microdata level. Previous experience with Australian Government microdata including BLADE (Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment) and PLIDA (Person Level Integrated Data Asset) will be highly regarded.
• Coding experience with R, Python or Stata will be highly regarded.
• Planning and managing data and modelling projects
• Effective internal and external stakeholder management
• Leadership, management and professional development of your team.

Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work. This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution. Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.

What you will do

As an Evaluation, Economics and Data officer (APS Level 5), you may:

• support more senior team members to develop evaluative work programs to assess the impacts of policies and programs
• support delivery of strategic and analytical projects, which translate data and economic analysis into persuasive advice, to inform evaluations
• model and analyse data, at times working with partners such as data providers, consultants, regulators and other government departments
• provide advice on a range of priority issues (e.g. Net-Zero, resources, critical minerals, innovation, technology, productivity and competition), tailored to range of audiences including internal and external stakeholders
• build and maintain relationships across the department, and with representatives from industry, state and territory government, and other Commonwealth Government agencies
• work closely with more senior team members to influence the strategic direction of the division’s work
• actively promote a positive, inclusive and diverse culture.

In addition to the above, as an Evaluation, Economics and Data officer (APS Level 6) you may:

• develop evaluative work programs to assess the impacts of policies and programs
• provide expert advice on a range of priority issues, where that advice may relate to issues of a more complex nature than advice provided by officers at the APS5 level, and/or involve more complex stakeholder relationships
• set priorities for the work area, maintain team cohesion, and ensure quality of outputs for the work area
• have responsibility for the supervision and development of officers at lower classification levels; and build team capacity through coaching, performance feedback, and encouraging career development.

Eligibility

Qualifications or experience in the following will be highly regarded but not essential:

• Economics, evaluation, psychology, statistics, or behavioural science
• Data analysis, data science
• Program development and/or project management.

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

Notes

The department offers flexible work opportunities for many roles. These vacancies are in any capital Australian city. Flexible or remote work arrangements in Australia will be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application information

Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

This application process entails a written assessment. The Department needs advice on the economic impact of an industry grants program on Australia’s resources and industrial sectors. Please submit a short proposal (up to 750 words) which explains how you would provide this advice, with reference to your past experience. This proposal should outline:

• What evaluation questions would inform an assessment of impacts of the program, and/or how those evaluation questions would be developed
• What economic analyses would be required: for example, impacts on employment, competition, productivity, GDP and output/production at the national, regional, sectoral levels and firm level
• Appropriate analytical techniques, and associated data sources
• What stakeholders would need to be involved, and for what purpose
• An outline of proposed project deliverables, and timeframes for those deliverables
• Any potential project risks

A strong proposal will provide concise answers to the above points, and also link those answers to your past experience and/or expertise. In addition to text (of up to 750 words) a proposal can include diagrams or graphics (up to 1 page in total, submitted as a separate attachment).

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact recruitment@industry.gov.au or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.

Contact Information

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact the contact officers:

Leo Carroll
02 6243 7126
Leo.Carroll@industry.gov.au

Tris Sainsbury
0408 191 356
Tris.Sainsbury@industry.gov.au

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