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The Opportunity

• Join CSIRO’s world-renowned impact evaluation team today!
• Work across a broad set of science and research initiatives 
• Indefinite tenure and an opportunity to make a difference at CSIRO 

CSIRO are seeking a Senior Impact Evaluation Economist to play a significant role in the Corporate Performance and Evaluation Team (P&E). The P&E Team provides analytical insights on CSIRO’s impact, science quality and innovation capacity.

As the Senior Impact Evaluation Economist, you will measure and report on the value of CSIRO’s research outputs and infrastructure. You’ll work independently and collaboratively across a wide scope of Business Units and projects. You will be a key player in decision making, finance, research impact evaluation and the delivery of workshops to internal/external stakeholders.

You’ll contribute your strategic thinking, strong networking capabilities and expertise in economics/data analytics to drive the continued growth of the team.

If you are interested in contributing to the impact of CSIRO and making the impossible possible, this role could be for you! 

Your duties will include:

• Using economic evaluation techniques and methodologies to analyse and interpret results to determine the value of both prospective and retrospective research projects/programs within CSIRO. 
• Contributing to the further development and embedding of CSIRO’s Impact Framework.
• Developing a knowledge base and understanding of economic analysis of research and innovation interventions, with a view to form relationships for future collaboration. 
• Managing impact case studies completed by the external consultant pool.
• Providing support for the external consultant panel, including validating proposed impact analysis approaches and results, and reviewing/assessing the quality of evaluation reports. 
• Project managing and providing expert input into CSIRO’s Impact Evaluation Guide.
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Canberra ACT or Melbourne VIC preferred, with other locations negotiable.
Salary: AU$117k - AU$138k plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure: Indefinite
Reference: 87482

To be considered you will need:

• Minimum bachelor level degree in economics, finance, or other related field involving extensive course work in economic and/or financial theory and analysis.
• Capacity to undertake economic assessments and analysis including a demonstrated ability to analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data and information.
• Demonstrated experience working with or within a science and research organisation (or a related sector), evaluating, analysing, and reporting influencing options with reasoned arguments.
• Minimum 4-5 years professional experience in economics and financial research and analysis, particularly cost benefit analysis.
• Strong data analytics experience and skills with both quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting.
• Experience engaging with, and effectively influencing, a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong project management experience with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct experience in various forms of communication, specifically writing reports and verbal presentations to various audiences.
• A client orientation and proven ability to produce high quality written material in a timely manner. Flexibility and ability to work effectively in a complex and dynamic environment, to adapt quickly and proactively manage and re-prioritise multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, proactively collaborating, as well as sharing resources to accomplish objectives.
   

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

21 August 2022, 11:00pm AEST