EL2 Economist - Economics and Pricing Branch

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Director - Economics & Pricing (EL2) to join a leading federal government agency. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and analytical leader to influence national policy and drive meaningful reform that improves outcomes for participants and providers.

About the Role

As the Director - Economics & Pricing, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of pricing policy initiatives and frameworks.
  
• Manage complex projects and reform programs to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  
• Apply economic and analytical modelling to provide sound pricing policy advice.
  
• Prepare clear, persuasive written material including briefings, reports, and presentations.
  
• Support risk identification, issue management and policy evaluation activities.
  
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure policy is practical, evidence-based, and transparent.
  
• Foster a positive, high-performing, and collaborative team culture.
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape national economic and pricing policy.
  
• Work within a supportive and values-driven federal agency.
  
• Hybrid work arrangements and modern office environment.
  
• Collaborative culture with a focus on professional growth and continuous improvement.
  
• Competitive salary commensurate with EL2 level.
  

About You

You are an experienced leader who brings strategic insight, analytical capability, and a passion for improving policy outcomes. You will have:

• Strong program and project management skills, with a track record of policy or regulatory delivery.
  
• Advanced ability to analyse and translate complex economic or financial data into actionable advice.
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills suited to senior audiences.
  
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability, and conceptual thinking.
  
• Proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
  
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently while contributing to team success.
  
• Desirable: Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, management, or related field, or equivalent senior-level experience in government or regulatory environments.
  

If you are ready to apply your expertise in economics and policy leadership to deliver impactful outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Apply now - applications close COB Wednesday, 12 November.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.