Senior Consultant Economist

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Detail information about job Senior Consultant Economist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Environmental, Natural Resource Management or Agricultural specialist

Melbourne or Bendigo 

ABOUT RMCG

RMCG provides consulting services on a range of business, environmental, agricultural and social issues. We are a dynamic team with versatile skills relating to integrated water management, natural resource management, economics, social research, strategic planning, agribusiness and community engagement. 

RMCG is committed to an approach that fully weighs the social, economic, and environmental aspects in decision-making. We bring rigorous professional skills and strong personal values to all our work in developing solutions that respect people and help communities prosper. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced economist with strong technical, writing and interpersonal skills to join our Economics and Policy Group, and work with the broader RMCG team across our work areas.

The successful candidate will have tertiary training in economics, at least 5-10 years of professional experience in relevant roles, preferably including several years as a practicing consultant.

Your skills will align with RMCG’s areas of focus, including environmental management, natural resource management (particularly water, including Integrated Water Management) and agriculture.

The successful applicant will have a strong network in their relevant field in Victoria or elsewhere in Australia, and will have a demonstrated track record in presenting their work at conferences and to clients. You will be expected to generate work through your networks and in collaboration with the broader team.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

As an experienced consultant with a strong network, you will be capable of bringing in work in your area of specialisation, and work with your colleagues within the Economics and Policy Group as well as the broader RMCG team as opportunities arise.  As such, you will have the ability to apply skills across the full range of consulting skillsets, including:

§  Applied technical economic analysis, particularly applied cost-benefit analysis and economic impact assessment, with strong spreadsheet modelling skills.  You will be expected to lead projects and contribute technical inputs to broader projects with other RMCG staff or as a sub-consultant to other firms.

§  Business development skills, including networking, marketing and proposal-writing.  We expect you to continue to build our profile with presentations and other marketing activities.

§  Analytical skills applied to your area(s) of specialisation, but with the flexibility to apply these skills to the broader subject matter areas in which RMCG operates.

§  Report-writing, particularly the ability to communicate technical economics concepts and outputs to a non-technical audience.  You will be expected to act as primary author for reports, and contribute sections to broader projects.

§  Contribute to our firm’s culture.  At RMCG, we believe in the public good, and that our work contributes to making the world a better place.  We are respectful of our clients and our colleagues.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A degree in economics is required, preferably with post-graduate qualifications (Masters or PhD). 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

In your application, please describe your:

§  Professional experience in relevant fields, both as a consultant and in other relevant organisations, including roles and key responsibilities 

§  Area or areas of specialisation, including demonstration of the network you have built in this area

§  Technical capabilities in economics and other areas that you think may be of interest

§  Other skillsets that are relevant to consulting, including business development and marketing, writing and presentation skills

Otherwise, as with all of our staff, we are seeking candidates that:

§  Are highly self-motivated

§  Have a questioning mind and problem-solving abilities

§  Show attention to detail

§  Are able to manage your time efficiently

§  Have the capacity to work within a team

§  Have an ability to build effective working relationships with clients.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

§  We place a strong emphasis on achieving a positive work/life balance and we can offer a flexible approach to work management.

§  RMCG has offices in Victoria (Bendigo, Melbourne, Torquay, Warragul), Tasmania (Penguin and Hobart).

SALARY PACKAGE 

The remuneration package for the position will be negotiated with the preferred applicant. 

APPLICATIONS 

Please set out clearly how your qualifications, professional skills and personal attributes can contribute to the success of the RMCG team and how working with us could foster your professional career. 

Please include a brief CV listing qualifications and names of two referees. 

CLOSING DATE 

5pm, Monday 6 August.

ENQUIRIES

Enquiries are welcome and are to be directed to:

Kym Whiteoak

Associate

03 9882 2670 / 0409 475 778

Applications should be sent to: Janette Gaul at [email protected]