APS6 Economist (or) Financial Analyst

• Work at the intersection of policy and finance on a long term contract
• Influence high-impact government investment initiatives
• Contact Alden I 6112 7698

Your new company

Join a large Federal Government department focused on advancing Australia's economic and strategic priorities. This team plays a critical role in mobilising private capital to deliver sustainable development, investment growth, and climate-focused initiatives.

Your new role

As a Financial Analyst/Economist, you will step into a unique role where policy, finance and economic strategy intersect. Working within a high-performing team, you will support the delivery of innovative investment mechanisms designed to mobilise private sector capital and contribute to government priorities. In this role, you will:

• Manage and contribute to finance and investment programs
• Engage with private sector investors, financial institutions and government stakeholders
• Support policy development across areas including sustainable finance, climate finance and private sector investment
• Contribute to investment performance reporting and program delivery
• Assist in the design of new financial mechanisms to attract private capital
• Represent the team in stakeholder engagement activities, both domestically and internationally

What you'll need to succeed

To thrive as a Financial Analyst / Economist (APS6), you will bring a strong mix of policy capability, analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement skills, along with:

• Experience in policy development, program delivery or economic analysis
• Exposure to development finance, infrastructure finance, climate finance or impact investing
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including collaboration with government and external partners
• Ability to manage risk, analyse complex information and contribute to strategic outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build consensus
• Experience in monitoring, evaluation or program reporting is desirable.
• NV2 security clearance preferably or NV1What you'll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of policy and finance, contributing to high-impact investment programs. You'll gain exposure to complex policy challenges, innovative financial mechanisms, and diverse stakeholders while progressing your APS career at the APS6 level.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward your CV to alden.soe@hays.com.au.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position, please contact Alden Soe on 6112 7698 for a confidential discussion on your career. If you are interested in this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, I still encourage you to get in touch to discuss how your experience may align.