Director Economics

Lead Economist, Commodities & Critical Minerals (Director Level)

• Join an organisation that has been proudly recognised certified as a 2025 Great Place to Work for five consecutive years
• Join us at an exciting time of growth in supporting Australian businesses
• Hybrid work environment

YOUR NEW ROLE

Location: Sydney / Canberra

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

For almost 70 years, Export Finance Australia has helped Australian businesses grow and succeed internationally with finance to secure opportunities, expand into new markets and diversify their presence. We support critical minerals and defence sectors, finance projects that strengthen economic resilience and advance net zero, and back Australian investment in sustainable infrastructure.

Working with banks, other Government agencies and international partners, we back Australia’s exporters, supply chain businesses and industries, contributing to a more stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific while advancing Australia’s trade, investment and economic security objectives.

The Lead Economist, Commodities and Critical Minerals (Director level) will undertake complex economic analysis and provide evidence-based advice internally to inform Export Finance Australia’s risk assessment process. The focus will be on transactions and exposures in commodities and critical minerals. The role involves a high degree of interaction with both internal and external clients, and reports to the Chief Economist.

ABOUT YOU

• Undertake commodity risk assessment and market analysis in support of Export Finance Australia, as it administers the Critical Minerals Facility and supports the Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, with underwriting and risk management
• Assume responsibility for commodity forecasts, forecasting methods and views on commodity markets, including critical minerals, using macroeconomic and industry-specific demand and supply dynamics
• Maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, including government and private sector information sources
• Represent Export Finance Australia at meetings of alliance partners and clients, and deliver public presentations where required
• Prepare economic scenarios and test plausible deteriorations in markets and the risk environment
• Contribute to organisational capability in economic analysis
• Comply with and implement Export Finance Australia’s policies and procedures
• Identify, manage and comply with Export Finance Australia’s obligations arising under statute, regulations, the general law, and industry codes or guidelines relevant to the division/group

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 8+ years’ work experience as an economist with demonstrated sound judgement
• Firm grasp of the principles of economics, both micro and macro, particularly of open economy Macroeconomics and Money & Banking
• Experience in forecasting and monitoring commodities markets, with critical minerals preferred
• Strong understanding of commodities markets and critical minerals value chains
• Demonstrated experience delivering advice to senior stakeholders, informed by market analysis
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and presentation skills
• Experience in statistical analysis and economic forecasting / scenario stress testing
• Ability to tailor analysis to the differing needs of various internal and external clients
• A good understanding of international economic institutions
• MS Word and Excel proficiency
• At least degree qualified in Ecomomics or related subject

Even if you haven’t ticked every box but this role resonates with you, don't rule yourself out just yet, we'd love to hear from you!

OUR BENEFITS & CULTURE

We are small enough to have an impact, BIG enough to make a world of difference and it starts with our people.

We support flexible working and pride ourselves in fostering a culture that is inclusive, diverse and collaborative. We are proud to be certified as a 2025 Great Place to Work for a fifth consecutive year, recognised on the 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list and listed as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2025.

In line with our commitment to our people, we have a comprehensive array of benefits available to our employees:

• Generous leave provisions (e.g. Annual Wellbeing day) & leave purchase opportunities
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
• Thorough induction onboarding program
• Fitness Passport along with other Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Gender affirmation leave
• Income Protection Insurance
• Community volunteering
• and many more!

Our headquarters is based in Sydney CBD, and we have a national presence across Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

ELIGIBILITY

Australian Citizenship – To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship at the time of application.

Security Clearance – To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

SOUND LIKE YOU? APPLY!

Applications close: Sunday 19 April, 2026

Interviews will occur in parallel, so please apply ASAP.

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We invite and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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ABOUT EXPORT FINANCE AUSTRALIA

The reason our people join us, stay with us and grow with us is because they wholeheartedly believe in our purpose. They can see the impact we create for our customers.

We are a highly purpose-driven organisation. We seek to create an inclusive culture that values our customers and employees. Our people are expected to champion this and play a key role in achieving those outcomes. In working towards our strategy, our people display our IMPACT leadership behaviours of Frank & Fearless, Dexterous & Agile and Careful & Diligent

For more information about us, please refer to our website.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered on this occasion.