The Parliamentary Library supports Australia’s democracy by providing high-quality, impartial and confidential information, analysis and advice to Parliamentarians and their staff. By providing high-quality responses to clients, the Parliamentary Library supports informed policy debates and decisions.

The work is diverse and challenging and includes writing publications with analysis of policy, budgets and legislation often within tight deadlines.

The Economic Policy Section provides client advice across a broad range of areas including climate change, energy, housing, industry policy, competition policy, macroeconomics, finance, banking, transport and infrastructure.

Who we are looking for

The Economic Policy Section is seeking a senior economic policy researcher who can quickly learn about and write advice on a broad range of topics in a clear and non-technical manner. While each researcher has specialist topics in which they develop expertise, they are also expected to be able to work in other areas as required.

Our ideal candidate writes clearly and succinctly, has sound judgement, and can work independently to tight deadlines. Well-developed quantitative skills will be highly regarded, as will knowledge and expertise in accounting, finance, or tax.

You must be able to quickly find and provide accurate and relevant information in an impartial manner to parliamentary clients. You must possess a strong client service ethic, be well-informed and fast to learn. Communication skills—both oral and written—must be of a high order. It is also helpful to have an awareness of current affairs and parliamentary processes.

Any merit pool created from this recruitment process may be used to fill ongoing or non-ongoing positions that may arise over the next 18 months.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in at least one relevant discipline are essential

• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.