- Classification: Executive Level 2
- Location: Adelaide – SA, Brisbane - QLD, Canberra - ACT, Melbourne - VIC, Sydney - NSW
- Salary: $141,714 - $165,150
THE ROLE:
As the Manager, you will lead a small team of specialised analysts to produce research and insights that help connect Australia to the world, playing a pivotal role during a time of heightened global uncertainty by applying economic frameworks, analysis and unique data sets to support the Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s (Austrade’s) strategic decision-making, while also guiding the team to evaluate Austrade’s impact and ensure we continue to deliver strong public value through our work.
Our ideal candidate is an innovative, self-aware leader, who creates a high-performing culture of continuous improvement. You will value specialist expertise and have an ability to capitalise on peoples’ diverse skills, knowledge and backgrounds, as well as an enthusiasm to continue your own upskilling. You will have a passion for plain-English communication and translating economic analysis for non-technical audiences.
Work experience or qualifications in economics are essential.
Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Austrade actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, and people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds for all of our roles.
Duties Include:
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Deliver and oversee a diverse work program with both weekly and long-term projects to final standard.
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Leading, motivating and guiding a high-performing and skilled economics team.
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Leading a strategic program of evaluation work, which supports Austrade to maximise the public value it delivers for Australia.
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Leading the delivery of high-quality, compelling and influential economic analysis for the Minister, executive, stakeholders, and industry.
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Building trusted networks to work collaboratively across Austrade, partner agencies and a range of external stakeholders.
While we are aware people will utilise AI tools to assist with job applications, we need to see the candidate’s authentic responses to help us make a true assessment of the applicants applying.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications close at
11:30PM, Sunday, 12 July 2026 (AEST)
ELIGIBILITY:
Australian Citizenship - Our successful candidate must be an Australian citizen
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Security Clearance - Our successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a
Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
Pre-employment checks- your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening
