Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Analytics and Insights
Relations
Job title Principal Economic Analyst Designatio Administrative Officer 7
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Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 48516 RTF 298800 Closing 21/08/2025
Contact officer Shelvin Karan, Director on 08 8999 5139 or shelvin.karan@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=298800
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide quality analysis, insights and advice on complex economic, statistical, demographic and industry-related issues
relevant to the Northern Territory.
Context statement
The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations is the Northern Territory Government’s lead agency to shape an
enabling environment that activates industry, attracts investment and drives business growth to sustain a vibrant Territory
economy and lifestyle. The Analytics and Insights unit provides across-agency support through the provision of data, analysis,
insights and advice to support the priorities and functions of the Department.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and deliver high-quality, evidenced-based economic research, analysis, insights and advice that inform Departmental
decision making.
2. Design, implement and manage sophisticated economic models and impact assessments to support evidenced-based
decision making.
3. Prepare high-level reports, insights, briefing notes, advice, dashboards, ministerial correspondence and submissions.
4. Represent the Department on inter-departmental committees and working groups.
5. Foster and maintain effective and collaborative relationships across the Department and with external stakeholders to
support informed policy development and decision making.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and business intelligence and visualisation applications.
2. Ability to manipulate and analyse complex datasets to generate clear and actionable insights.
3. Strong research, analysis and problem-solving capabilities, with a proven track-record of delivering high-impact economic
analysis and insights.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate insights to technical
and non-technical audiences.
5. Demonstrated ability to build and manage productive relations with stakeholders and working independently and
collaboratively with teams while managing competing priorities.
6. A sound understanding of contemporary economic and statistical issues.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in economics or a related discipline.
2. Experience in economic modelling using software such as EViews or Stata and working with databases using tools like
SQL.