Economist - Director

We're seeking a strategic and results-driven EL2 level Director - Economics & Pricing to lead high-impact policy and pricing initiatives within a federal government agency. This full-time role based in Geelong or Richmond Vic is ideal for experienced professionals who thrive in complex policy environments and are passionate about economic reform and service improvement.

As a senior leader in the economics and pricing team, you'll play a critical role in shaping national pricing frameworks, guiding reform projects, and delivering evidence-based policy advice that supports transparent, sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering pricing policy initiatives and frameworks
• Managing reform projects and ensuring quality, timely outcomes
• Applying economic modelling to inform strategic decisions
• Preparing high-quality briefings, reports, and presentations
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure practical, transparent policy
• Supporting risk management and continuous improvement
• Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture

What We're Looking For

• Strong program and project management experience
• Advanced analytical and economic modelling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Sound judgment and problem-solving capability
• Effective stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive team outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, or related fields (desirable)

Why Apply?

• Lead meaningful reform in a nationally significant space
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

How to Apply
If you're ready to lead transformative policy work and meet the criteria above, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your application today and help us deliver fair, sustainable outcomes for those who rely on these services.

Please note you MUST be an Australian Citizen to apply.

Contract Length: 12 months
Applications close: COB, Tuesday 12th of November.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in this opportunity.

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.