Casual Analyst opportunity - Melbourne-based

Casual Analyst opportunity - Melbourne-based Casual Analyst opportunity - Melbourne-based

We are seeking Melbourne-based Economics Honours and Master's students or recent graduates for a paid casual Analyst opportunity with our Melbourne team.

About the role

This paid role provides an opportunity to apply economics and quantitative analysis to real-world policy and market challenges.

The successful candidate will contribute to projects across agriculture, water, natural resources, energy, transport, circular economy and environmental policy.

This role is based in our Melbourne (Camberwell) office, and analysts will gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced consultants and senior leaders based in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney across:

• economic, policy and quantitative analysis
• research and data analysis
• cost-benefit analysis and program evaluation
• policy reviews and business cases
• economic regulation, pricing and market analysis
• the development of reports, proposals and presentations.

The initial contract is for three months, with an opportunity to extend for the right candidate. Office-based, this role is designed to be flexible, with working arrangements designed to accommodate study commitments.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for applicants who are:

• Currently undertaking Economics Honours or Master's degree, or are recent graduates.
• Based in Melbourne and able to work with our Melbourne team.
• Curious, analytical and keen to apply their skills to real-world challenges.
• Confident working with quantitative analysis and microeconomic concepts.
• Clear communicators who enjoy working collaboratively and solving complex problems.
• Motivated to learn, contribute and develop their consulting skills.
• Interested in the application of economics across sectors and issues.

We welcome applications from people with diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.

About MJA

Marsden Jacob is a values-driven, collaborative and supportive team of economics, public policy, markets and strategy advisors, based in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. Our work spans agriculture, water, natural resources, energy, circular economy and waste, environment and climate change, transport and public policy.

The best way to find out if we're right for you is by speaking with people in our team working in the sectors and/or disciplines you're focussed on

We're happy to talk with you about opportunities at Marsden Jacob now. Or if the timing isn't right for you now, we are happy to discuss opportunities with us in the future.

We offer stimulating work, personal autonomy, a collegial practice, real opportunities for work-life flexibility, and attractive remuneration.

To join us you will be high performing, motivated, and well networked. You'll have exceptional skills in one or more of the economic, policy, markets, and strategy disciplines we specialise in, or you'll have ideas about how your skills can create value for our clients, and make our firm a better place to work.

Marsden Jacob is staff-owned. In all our hires we are looking for people who want to be future leaders and owners of our firm. All high performing employees, committed to our values and purpose, are invited to become part owners of our company via equity purchase. For most people, this offer will happen within three to five years of you joining our team. If this sounds attractive to you and you've got the right skills and experience then you should get in contact.

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