SENIOR ECONOMIC ANALYST

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability                         

Branch: 2032 Host City, Global Relations and Economic Partnerships

Salary Range: (Band 6) AUD $108,005 - $119,507 plus 14% superannuation and leave loading

Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions

Work type: Permanent full-time       

Our Business – City Planning and Sustainability

Our people are in a unique position to shape Brisbane to be an amazing city that is liveable, vibrant, prosperous, connected, green and sustainable. In close collaboration, the six branches of City Planning and Sustainability division work on strategic and operational plans to deliver on Brisbane Vision 2031 and shape Brisbane into a city that residents will be proud of, support an economy where businesses thrive, and design a world-class destination for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Our Branch

The 2032 Host City, Global Relations and Economic Partnerships comprises the International Relations and Multicultural Affairs (IRMA) team, as well as the Brisbane 2032 Host City and Strategic Partnerships (2032 HCSP) team and the Economic Development (ED) team to make Brisbane a premium destination for residents, visitors and businesses.

The Role

The Senior Economic Analyst is an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate your wealth of skills and experience in urban economics which will drive positive economic development outcomes for Brisbane. The successful applicant will do this by undertaking research with relevant data sources and metrics as well as contributing your technical expertise on key economic and socio-economic opportunities

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Economic Analyst to provide data insights and analytical expertise. The successful candidate will create formal written reports, prepare presentations and provide advice when requested on economic data relevant for the Council. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join a supportive, progressive, and close-knit team of highly experienced professionals. 

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated technical skills in interpreting economic and demographic measures that are relevant to understanding the regional economy
• career experience in researching, sourcing, manipulating, and analysing statistical data
• career experience monitoring and reporting on economic activity trends
• project management skills in the delivery of economic outcomes to inform and present key priorities and outcomes.
• experience in utilising software packages such as Power BI, ArcGIS, ABS TableBuilder or similar
• qualification in economics, or other related disciplines.
• highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary project teams.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• Flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• end of trip facilities
• award winning superannuation fund

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Dim Amarandos on 07 3178 5894 or contact via dimitrios.amarandos@brisbane.qld.gov.au

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.