Transport and Main Roads' (TMR) vision of Connected communities in a sustainable, thriving, and inclusive Queensland, is aspirational and describes where we want to get to. We are delivery focused, united by our purpose to make a difference to the lives of Queenslanders.
Every day is different and so are our teams. We foster an inclusive workplace culture and will support you to grow and develop in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
About the role
The Economic Research and Analysis (ERA) unit is part the Transport Policy Branch in TMR's Policy, Planning and Investment Division. The ERA unit performs a range of functions, including:

• Contributing to the development of robust, nationally consistent project and policy evaluation guidelines and techniques, primarily through representing Queensland on the Australian Transport Assessment and Planning Guidelines Steering Committee (ATAP).
• Providing advice to internal stakeholders on approaches to conducting economic modelling and economic appraisals
• Discrete research projects on strategic and long-term economic issues facing the transport system and providing recommendations to TMR's senior leadership
• Research and analysis on the broader trends impacting on the Queensland economy and transport system to provide TMR with an understanding of the underlying factors driving changes in the transport system, their impacts and how best to respond.
• Coordinating TMR's approach to broad economic policy issues, particularly where there is shared responsibility across the organisation or Queensland government.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities. To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in economic analysis and modelling, data analysis and visualisation.
• Build and sustain relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of customer focused outcomes.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including strong analytical skills and ability to express complex ideas.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects and teams to deliver a program of work.
• Demonstrated experience or a degree(s) in Economics or Business / Commerce / Arts with Economics major(s) or post graduate qualifications e.g. economics; transport planning; financial analysis; forecasting and so on.

Additional Benefits this role offers:

• Work and Life balance, including 'flex time' and flexible work arrangements with hours that suit you and a working from home option.
• Beautiful City location close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
• Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
• Generous leave and superannuation

Joining the Economic Research and Analysis unit will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career. So, if you are highly detail orientated and love working in a dynamic and ambitious environment, our team is for you.
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