Economics Consultant

OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A PROGRESSIVE, INNOVATIVE & INCLUSIVE BUSINESS A career at RMCG will offer a high-achieving early-career economist an opportunity to have influence across water, local government, environment, agriculture and regional development. You will be part of a collaborative team working to create positive change for our clients and our communities. About RMCG RMCG is a thriving multidisciplinary consultancy business with over 80 staff across Victoria, Tasmania and NSW. Our dynamic team has skills in economics, science, engineering, social research, agribusiness, natural resource management, planning, strategy, communications and engagement. We apply our expertise and insight to drive sustainable resource use. RMCG is one of Australia’s strongest regionally focussed consulting groups and we have achieved this position through a commitment to the sustainable development of rural industries and communities. Culturally, RMCG is progressive, innovative and inclusive. You’ll be working with friendly, intelligent, principled people who are great at what they do. We look after each other and care about the communities we work in. Our purpose Our purpose is to create change for our clients and ourselves whilst having a positive impact on society and the environment. We are a certified B Corp organisation and committed to using our business as a force for good. The Position About our Economics team Our economics and policy team works collaboratively across RMCG’s practice areas. The team’s skills in economic, financial and policy analysis are combined with our grounded expertise in specific subject matter areas: environment, water, agriculture and resource recovery. We consult on a wide range of issues including: water pricing and regulation; financial sustainability advice; cost-benefit analysis and feasibility; water trading; business case development; optimal pricing structures for diverse industries; and developing models for various industries. What we are looking for We are looking for a consultant with 2‑5 years professional experience to support our economics team. Examples of work that our economists have recently undertaken Whole‑of‑business long term financial plan for a local government client Development of bespoke modelling to develop economically efficient pricing structures Presentations to executives and boards relating to water and sewerage pricing. Monte Carlo analysis and Real Options Analysis to support optimal decision making Written submissions to an independent state economic regulator on behalf of a water utility Analysis of large datasets to reach conclusions Communication to irrigators regarding future water allocation prices. Qualification requirement Tertiary qualifications in economics, finance or a related discipline, with strong analytical capability. Key selection criteria Economic application: Apply economic and financial frameworks to pricing, policy and investment decisions. Financial modelling: Develop quantitative models, using recognised economic and financial techniques. Communication: Clearly present technical and analytical findings, both in writing and verbally. Collaboration: Work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Self‑motivation: Work independently to deliver high‑quality outputs within agreed timeframes and budgets. Previous experience in consulting would be considered favourably. Additional Information We offer a flexible and highly autonomous approach to work management. We offer exceptional conditions including daily lunches, paid parental leave, income protection insurance, staff profit share and an employee share scheme. We value diversity and understand that a mix of backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our work and improves our decision‑making. Our preference is for this position to be based in Victoria – we have offices in Bendigo, Melbourne, Torquay and Warragul. We are open to hybrid arrangements that include working from both the office and home. The position may involve some travel. Salary and Conditions The remuneration package for the position will be negotiated with the preferred applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr