Infrastructure Victoria is an independent statutory authority which provides expert advice and guides decision-making on Victoria's infrastructure needs and priorities.

The Principal Economist will use economic expertise and analytical skills to help formulate infrastructure solutions and conduct analysis, research, and modelling. The successful applicant will lead and help manage projects, engage with stakeholders, provide evidence-based advice and briefings on complex infrastructure matters, and contribute to other products and responsibilities within IV as required.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate professional experience in economic analysis and techniques, such as economic assessment, costing, modelling, and econometrics. You will also demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, an achievement in producing and communicating strategic and practical advice expertise to senior management and help lead or deliver projects effectively and within agreed timeframes.

We require applicants to hold a bachelor degree or higher in economics, econometrics, statistics, or data analysis for this position. Experience in developing or applying economic analysis and modelling will be highly regarded. Infrastructure Victoria seeks to employ diverse talent with many different skills and experiences. We are interested in understanding the other skills and experience you bring, such as your professional experience and training, or particular subject matter expertise.

How to apply:

Applications including a one page pitch are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button

Applications close midnight 20th May 2024.

Other relevant information:

A comprehensive position description is attached.

For enquiries regarding the position please phone the contact on the position description. If you experience difficulties in applying online, please contact HR Shared Services on 1800 039 411.

Infrastructure Victoria values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the organisation offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

Infrastructure Victoria is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. The recruitment process and all matters relating to it are treated in the strictest confidence. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act, 2014. IV recruitment purposes include considering and responding to your job application, providing you with information about prospective or future similar roles within the organisation, considering your application for a future similar role within the organisation or enabling you to receive relevant job alerts. In some circumstances, in order to assess your suitability for the role, IV may seek to contact one or more referees who are not specified in your application. Any proposal to contact an unspecified referee will be discussed with you first and your consent will be sought before doing so. A failure by you to provide consent to contact unspecified referees may, in some circumstances, result in your application not being considered further. You may request access to your personal information by contacting IV.