Senior Project Officer - Economics | Queensland Government

Multiple opportunities for experienced Project Officers who specialise in the Economics space:

• 12 month contracts
• Based Brisbane CBD with flexible working arrangements
• AO5 and AO6 roles available

As a Senior Project Officer in Economics, your role will be pivotal in undertaking economic assessments for a broad range of projects. You'll provide professional economic advice within government frameworks, contributing significantly to driving economic growth and enabling well-planned, inclusive communities.

What you'll do:

• Undertake technical economic modelling and evaluation utilising both in-house tools and standard economic methods.
• Provide timely review and analysis of application documents to support the grant funding decision-making process.
• Assist with commercial, due diligence, risk, probity checks and financial assessments on investment, industry, and infrastructure projects.
• Communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues related to economic assessments.
• Contribute to an environment that values superior client service, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Prepare reports, briefings and correspondence and maintain dashboards, spreadsheets, and management reports.

What you'll bring:

• Strong understanding of economic theory and practice
• Commercial acumen
• Ability to deliver quality results under dynamic workloads
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in governance and risk management
• Proficiency in technical economic modelling and evaluation
• Prior experience in Queensland State Government highly regarded

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Daisy Smith on 07 3032 2233 for a confidential discussion.