Australian Government’s national workplace relations agenda aims to achieve
safe, fair and productive workplaces.
Workplace relations is a dynamic and challenging policy area.
The Workplace Relations Policy Group supports the Government’s workplace
relations agenda through the development of high quality poli
cy advice and
effective engagement with government and industry stakeholders.
We are seeking a Senior Economist and an Economist with knowledge of economic
issues pertaining to wages, productivity, the labour market and other workplace
relations related issues. The economist will work within a group of
high-calibre staff who are focussed on achieving results and working closely
with stakeholders.
The key capabilities required of economists are research and analysis skills,
the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, and
the ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal advice, often
within a high-pressure environment.
A Bachelor Degree in economics will be highly regarded.
These positions are full-time however part-time arrangements will be considered
for the successful applicant.
The positions are full-time however part-time arrangements will be considered
for successful applicants.
For further information on the role and how to apply please refer to the job
description available at http://employment.gov.au/jobs-department-employment.
CLOSING DATE: 9 JULY 2015
NOTES
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be
Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has
agreed, in writing.
This is a designated security assessed positions. The successful applicants
will be required to obtain and maintain a security assessment at the Baseline
level.
Contact Officer: Lace Wang on (02) 6240 9502
For further information regarding the Department of Employment, please visit
our website at http://employment.gov.au/.