Description
We are seeking a Principal Consultant - Economics to join our Water Economics, Policy & Strategy team. In this role, you will combine economic expertise with strategic thinking to deliver high-quality advisory services that help clients make informed decisions about the future of water infrastructure and services.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver economic appraisal and advisory projects for water and infrastructure clients.
- Undertake cost-benefit analysis, economic modelling, business case development and investment prioritisation studies.
- Translate complex economic and technical analysis into clear, practical advice for decision-makers.
- Manage project delivery, including scope, budgets, commercial performance and client outcomes.
- Support business development activities, proposal preparation and work-winning initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across government, utilities and industry.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to analysts and consultants.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, planning, environment and advisory disciplines.
Requirements:
- A degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Public Policy, Environmental Economics or a related discipline.
- Approximately 10+ years of relevant experience within consulting, government, infrastructure, utilities or advisory environments.
- Strong expertise in economic appraisal, cost-benefit analysis and economic modelling.
- Experience developing business cases, investment assessments, options evaluations or economic impact studies.
- A solid understanding of Australian infrastructure, government or water sector investment frameworks.
- Strong client engagement, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven project management and commercial management capability.
- A collaborative, commercially-minded approach and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.
Benefits:
- Opportunities to work alongside leading economists, policy specialists and technical experts.
- Global career pathways backed by the scale and expertise of one of the world's leading professional services firms.
- Access to nationally significant water, infrastructure and advisory projects.
- A genuinely collaborative culture that supports growth, innovation and professional development.
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements designed to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and additional leave purchase options.