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The Australian Government Graduate Program (AGGP) - Economist Stream is a centrally coordinated process co-led by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) and the Department of the Treasury. If you have a degree in economics or econometrics (or a major or minor in economics), you may be eligible to apply. The Economist Stream allows you to submit one application to be considered for graduate roles across several participating departments and agencies in the Australian Public Service (APS).Your Role:Applying for the Economist Stream will allow you the opportunity to work with Australia''s leading government economic policy analysts and forecasters. As an economist graduate you will conduct research, analyse data, and provide economic policy advice to inform decision-making processes within government departments and agencies.You will contribute to a range of government policy issues, including:advising on important economic and social topics like taxes, price of goods, employment, imports and exports andhow interest rates and currency exchangerates affect our economypredicting and planning for changes in the economy, so that governments, businesses and individuals can budget, plan for the long term, and make smart investment decisionsdeveloping recommendations, policies and plans to assist business and help improve the economycontributing to fiscal, monetary, social, industry and environmental policies that address social and welfare issues, assisting vulnerable groups, and considering the impact on wellbeing, education and trainingmacroeconomic, industry and cost benefit analysis, economic forecasting and evaluation of government programsdomestic and international economic issues and Australia''s participation in global economic forumsmarket functioning - including financial markets, digital, and competition policyAbout youTo be successful in the Economist Stream, you should:have a strong interest in economic research and policy development andanalysisbe ready to work on policy issues that impact the communitybe eager to understand Australian and international economic issues, and changes in the economic environmentBenefits and Career ProgressionIf found suitable and selected for the AGGP - Economist Stream, you will undertake a graduate program in a participating government department or agency that will provide targeted training and development to progress your skills, knowledge and confidence as a valued member of, and contributor to, the APS.As an econ graduate, you will benefit from:on-the-job learning and competitive salary with excellent superannuationreal-time experience in economic policy research, modelling, forecasting and policy developmentopportunities to analyse key economic areas such as financial and labour marketsfull-time, ongoing opportunities with the possibility for flexible work arrangements as negotiated with your placement agencysupport from your supervisor and comprehensive induction with your placement agencygraduate networking opportunitiescareer progression and opportunities for salary advancementLocationWhile most economist graduate positions are in Canberra, there may be opportunities for placement in other capital cities across Australia, depending on the agency you are matched with. Relocation assistance may be provided by placement agencies as per their internal policies.For more information, please visit theEconomist Streamwebpage.Eligibility RequirementsPlease apply now if:you are an Australian citizen at the time of applicationyou hold or will complete a bachelors degree in economics or econometrics, or any bachelor''s degree with a major or minor in economics or econometrics, by 31 December 2026your most recent eligible qualifying degree has or will be completed within the last 5 years. For example, you have or will complete your degree between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2026performed well in your studies to ensure you are competitive in the selection processwilling and able to relocate to Canberra (or other state-based locations specified by participating agencies) for the duration of the graduate programundergo any police, character, health or other required checksobtain and maintain a valid Australian Government security clearance prior to your commencement. Please visit theAustralian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) websitefor more information on security clearancesIf your only qualifying degree is from an overseas university, you will need to provide a statement with your application verifying the recognition of your qualifications from an Australian state or territory government overseas qualifications unit. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider your application without this supporting documentation.Participating AgenciesWe recommend taking time to visit each of the participating department and agency websites to familiarise yourself with their graduate program, employee entitlements, classification, salary and more.Department of EducationDepartment of Employment and Workplace RelationsDepartment of Health and Aged CareDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesDepartment of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the ArtsDepartment of Social ServicesThe TreasuryAttorney-General''s DepartmentDepartment of the Prime Minister and CabinetDepartment of FinanceParticipating agencies may change during the selection process. The final participation list will be provided towards the end of the recruitment process.Department of the Treasury Graduate Development ProgramThe AGGP - Economist Stream is run independently of the Treasury Graduate Development Program recruitment process. You can apply for both the Treasury Graduate Program and the Economist Stream graduate recruitment processes - just make sure to check the eligibility requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr