EL1 Assistant Directors

Join to apply for the EL1 Assistant Directors role at Commonwealth Treasury . 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Treasury’s Central Forecasting Team (CFT) produces the economic forecasts and projections that underpin the Australian Government’s economic narrative, working with teams across Macroeconomic Conditions and Population Division (MCPD) and Treasury. These forecasts support government decision making and are published in the Budget, Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook and the Intergenerational Report. About International, Financial Markets and Commodities Unit Treasury’s International, Financial Markets and Commodities Unit (IFC) forecasts and provides advice on global economic and financial market conditions, with a focus on Australia’s major trading partners and commodities, and issues of direct relevance to the Australian economy. About the Roles Treasury is looking for talented, team-oriented, and highly motivated staff to fill positions in the Central Forecasting Team and the International, Financial Markets and Commodities Unit within MCPD. Responsibilities (Central Forecasting Team) Leading aspects of forecasting processes within MCPD. Strengthening Treasury’s forecasting frameworks and infrastructure. Building the modelling and forecasting capabilities of staff across the Division. Developing influential analysis to brief the Treasurer and Senior Treasury Executives on macroeconomic developments and policy settings. Leading strategic projects across the Division. Responsibilities (International, Financial Markets & Commodities Unit) Delivery of financial market briefing and influential advice for the Treasurer and Senior Treasury Executives on financial market developments and policy settings. The integration of financial market perspectives into domestic and overseas economic forecasts and narratives. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to inform Treasury’s understanding of and advice on financial market developments. Qualifications The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience: Applying macroeconomic theory and frameworks, including working with macroeconometric models, preparing macroeconomic forecasts and exercising professional judgement. Contributing positively to the growth of junior staff and building technical capability. Communicating clearly and succinctly to influence a broad range of stakeholders. Operating in a dynamic setting as a team player, working productively across the Department and exercising sound judgement. Applying financial market, international economy and/or macroeconomic frameworks, including working with forecasting and/or financial models. Building relationships through identifying and managing key stakeholders across different organisations. Operating in a fast-paced and changing environment as a team player, working productively across the Department and exercising sound judgement. Desirable Qualifications / Experience Central Forecasting Team Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field, including, but not limited to, economics, mathematics, or public policy. Ideally, we are looking for candidates with at least five to eight years’ relevant work experience. Experience in one or more of the following will be particularly well-regarded: Economic research and analysis. Government policy development and assessment. International, Financial Markets & Commodities Unit Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant field, including, but not limited to, finance and economics. Experience in one or more of the following will be particularly well-regarded: Financial market research and analysis. Financial market operations. Ideally, at least five years’ relevant work experience. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full-time Job Function Business Development and General Business Government Administration Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Commonwealth Treasury by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr