Performs economic research and analysis, develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending and financial behaviour, and provides advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues.

• Analyses relationships between economic variables and studies the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community; researches, analyses and assesses the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training; investigates international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups; studies workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth; analyses trends and advises on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates; forecasts changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation; formulates recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects; prepares reports on research findings.

• Works indoors in offices and meeting rooms within businesses, government departments or universities.
• Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well maintained office workspaces.

• Sedentary physical demand.
• Frequent sitting in offices or at computers when analysing or interpreting data.
• Occasionally stands, walks and moves from office to office and within the organisation.
• Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant component of the job.
• Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant component of the job.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer, a calculator or hand writing.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with verbal and written communication, research, data collection, mathematical, statistical, analytical, policy development, project management, computing, presentation, planning, report writing, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.