Pricy Policy Lead (Economics)

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$602.55 per day + Super

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking 2x Pricing Policy Leads (Economics) to deliver economic research and analysis that supports evidence-based pricing and market policy decisions in the care economy.

This role will suit candidates who enjoy applied economics, working with large datasets, and building practical pricing/policy frameworks in complex human services markets.

ROLE DETAILS:
Location (VIC only): Richmond or Geelong
Contract: ASAP start to 31 December 2026 (likely extensions)
Rate: EL1 Level: $602.55 per day + Super
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship required (Federal Government)
Close: Monday 25th May

ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will lead work delivering economic research, statistical and economic modelling, and analysis of market functioning to inform pricing settings and policy decisions. You’ll develop pricing frameworks, engage stakeholders to test solutions, and collaborate across teams (including with experts and academics) to build shared understanding and deliver outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead economic research and analysis to inform strategic pricing and market policy settings in complex human services markets.
  • Apply statistical and economic modelling techniques to large datasets to understand market functioning, provider behaviour and emerging risks/opportunities.
  • Develop and refine pricing and policy frameworks, including identifying information gaps, testing assumptions and recommending practical interventions.
  • Lead stakeholder consultation to validate findings, gather evidence, and support implementation of new pricing approaches or reforms.
  • Translate complex economic and technical analysis into clear advice, insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Work across teams and departments (and with external experts/academics where required) to build shared understanding of priorities and deliver coordinated outcomes.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Strategic thinking across quantitative and qualitative problems, including pricing policy and analytical framework development
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving skills with a quantitative mindset and ability to communicate technical insights to diverse audiences
  • Strong stakeholder relationship skills (technical and non-technical) and ability to work independently and in a team
  • Desirable: degree (or higher) in economics/mathematics/statistics/public policy or similar, and/or experience in care economy challenges

APPLY:
Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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