Deloitte Access Economics - Senior Consultant

Perth, WA
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Job Requisition ID: 38700

Choice and flexibility on where, when and how you work
18 weeks paid parental leave from Day 1 + 12 months return to work support (work 4 days and get paid 5)
Mentoring programs - receive support and coaching to progress your career

Shape Policy. Drive Reform.Use your skills to influence education and social outcomes in Western Australia and nationally.

Empower government and non-government organisations through evidence-based advice
Drive impactful reform in education and social policy
Build your skills through nationally-recognised research, training and development.

About the team
You'll join Australia's leading team of economists and policy advisors at Deloitte Access Economics (DAE), delivering meaningful insights that shape public and private sector decisions. Our Education and Economic Participation and Social Policy teams partner with state, territory and national governments, not-for-profits, and education institutions to tackle the most pressing social challenges of our time.
From early childhood to higher education, health and community policy and social inclusion, we work across the full spectrum of education and social policy-supporting program design, evaluation, reform implementation, and funding policy.Our Perth-based team plays a critical role in Western Australian policy development, while contributing to projects of national significance. Every day is different, and the work is deeply purposeful.What will your typical day look like?
As a Senior Analyst, you'll support and lead impactful policy and research projects, with a particular focus on education and broader social outcomes in Western Australia and nationally.Your role will involve:

Designing and delivering evaluations, research and policy advisory projects for education, social services, and government reform initiatives
Leading original research and stakeholder engagement with government, schools, universities, and other prominent organisations
Producing clear, evidence-informed analysis that helps clients make strategic, socially impactful decisions
Developing high-quality reports and presentations for government Ministers, senior public servants, and other decision-makers
Contributing to thought leadership that influences national debate on education and social policy reform.

Enough about us, let's talk about you.
You are a strategic thinker with strong research and communication skills and a passion for making a difference in education and society.You bring:

A degree in economics, public policy, education, social sciences, or related disciplines, preferably with Honours or postgraduate study
3-6 years' experience in public policy, research, consulting, or government roles
A strong interest in education policy and social reform in Western Australia and across the country
Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis, including stakeholder consultation and community engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce reports for diverse audiences
A collaborative mindset, commitment to learning, and a passion for public value.

Why Deloitte?At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We're always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction - whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone's perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they're in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments.We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of , including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.Next StepsSound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we'd love to hear from you!By applying for this job, you'll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We've designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.

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