The role

Successful candidates will bring a demonstrable record for leadership, sound judgement, analytical rigour, exceptional communication skills, integrity and as an engaged, contributing team and organisational leader.

Appointments may be full or part-time for a term of up to five years. Commissioners are expected to be based in Canberra or Melbourne. The terms and conditions are subject to determinations from the Remuneration Tribunal. The current total remuneration package for a full-time Commissioner is $439,400 per year.

Job description

The Australian Government is seeking accomplished leaders to serve as Commissioners of the Productivity Commission, the Government’s independent research and advisory body on economic, social and environmental issues affecting the wellbeing of Australians. Appointments are subject to the Productivity Commission Act 1998.

Commissioners lead major public inquiries, engage with stakeholders and communities, oversee high-quality research and guide the development of independent, evidence-based policy advice to government. 

We welcome applications from candidates of high standing with substantial expertise in areas including microeconomic policy and reform; economic growth; government service delivery; trade policy; law; legislative and/or regulatory frameworks; energy and other essential infrastructure; econometrics and economic modelling; environmental and climate policy; and social policy development, evaluation and implementation.

Applications are also encouraged from candidates with extensive experience in ecologically sustainable development and environmental conservation.

About the agency

The Treasury is a respected and influential central economic agency. We provide authoritative advice and analysis to the Australian Government on a broad range of economic, fiscal, structural, financial and tax policy issues. We also monitor global economic conditions to make sure Australia is well placed to respond to emerging trends. Treasury provides some of the best opportunities in the public service. Treasury presents a challenging and rewarding career with the opportunity to contribute substantially to Government policy that affects all Australians. The Treasury’s staff are drawn from many professions representing diversity in experience and skills. We seek passionate staff who will work collaboratively to deliver the ideas and advice that will help Australia meet the challenges of the coming years. Treasury offers attractive salaries and employer superannuation as well as a range of other benefits, including generous leave entitlements, salary packaging and a closedown period over the Christmas holiday. The Treasury is a flexible, dynamic and diverse workplace with offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Notes

For more information, please contact Lisa Phelps from Beaumont&Beaumont on (02) 6126 4500 or email [email protected].

Applications must be submitted via the portal: http://beaumontandbeaumont.com.au/11808