Economist

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Analysing interrelationships between economic variables and studying the effects of government fiscal and monetary policies, expenditure, taxation and other budgetary policies on the economy and the community.
• Researching, analysing and assessing the effects of labour market programs and industry policies and programs on economic growth, welfare, education and training.
• Investigating international and national economic situations, and particular features such as industries, regions and socioeconomic groups.
• Studying workplace issues such as enterprise bargaining and wage fixation, and the effect of workplace policies on productivity and economic growth.
• Analysing trends and advising on economic issues such as taxation levels, prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports, and interest and exchange rates.
• Forecasting changes in the economic environment for short-term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation.
• Formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking feasibility studies for projects.
• Preparing reports on research findings.

Economists are usually employed by local and national governments, public and private banks, insurance companies, think tanks, large multinational companies and local authorities. Some economists work in an academic context, studying theoretical or applied economic issues and writing research papers or policy reports.

Applicants for the occupation of Economist are expected to be developing and applying economic development theories, conducting in-depth analyses, and testing and applying economic theories to advise policy recommendations.

Roles focused on financial analysis will not meet the requirements.

When applying for a Skills Assessment, please ensure you submit sufficient evidence supporting your proof of identity, qualification and employment claims. Applicants nominating this occupation are required to provide evidence in line with VETASSESS documentation requirements (see List of Required Documents).

You are also further encouraged to provide the following:

• Evidence of membership of, or affiliation to, industry or professional bodies.
• Prizes, certificates or other forms of commendation.
• Web links to online employment outputs/reports/ publications/research in peer reviewed publications or similar.

You should also provide details of any relevant training or professional development courses undertaken. These may be detailed in the Curriculum Vitae/Resume provided.