Graduate Analyst/Economist

• Permanent, full-time role with flexible/hybrid work available
• Graduate role, with career development opportunities
• Collaborative workplace making a positive impact

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SGS works for the public interest and aspires to provide Australia’s best independent policy advice. We are analytical thinkers, data enthusiasts and always curious about how places and communities work. We are serious about solving social, economic, and environmental issues. As a certified B Corp, we want all people in Australia to benefit from more equitable and sustainable cities and regions. Our evidence-based insights help understand how places and economies function, assess what projects and programs work, and plan future places and precincts. 

About this opportunity 

This is a permanent role starting in 2024 for a graduate to join an independent, values and purpose driven consultancy. You’ll currently be studying, or recently completed qualifications in economics/econometrics, mathematics/statistics or fields which include a strong quantitative component alongside policy or social science. Honours or post-graduate qualifications will be viewed favourably.

A bit about you 

You will be interested and demonstrate as many as possible of the following characteristics:

• A passion for how cities and regions function, what contributes to an economy that creates better places for people and the planet and an understanding of government and the public policy process.
• The ability to take an analytical approach to policy issues by forming hypotheses and critically analysing data to synthesise insights and recommendations.
• Experience in the use of software packages commonly used for data analysis (e.g., MS Excel, R, Python, SQL, etc). Examples of their use in economic research or policy analysis contexts will be advantageous.
• Experience in the use of spatial data and analysis/visualisation techniques.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate, in both verbal and written forms, with others from a range of disciplines/backgrounds/etc.
• A desire and aptitude to learn new concepts and techniques, both autonomously and within a team.

Why the team love working here

The opportunity to challenge yourself and learn new skills. The chance to do meaningful work. The prospect of being around collaborative and passionate people every day. That’s the kind of work you can expect at SGS.

What you’ll do

As a member of the SGS consulting team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of projects for local, state and federal government, and other organisations that shape Australia’s cities and regions. Types of projects you can expect to work on are:

• Analysis of spatial data to inform social, environmental, and economic policies across Australia’s cities, regions, and communities.
• Econometric modelling and forecasting to advise transport and community infrastructure investment.
• Internal research and publications which contribute to the public interest such as rental affordability and economic wellbeing.

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Apply today 

Please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript that explains how you meet the requirement of this role to [email protected] 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At SGS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification or requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage people with diverse backgrounds including people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

Note: All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.