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At McKinnon we are driven by curiosity and a desire to bring diverse perspectives together to create meaningful debate. We have the courage to make bold decisions and are driven by the urgency that meaningful work requires. We exist to make impact that matters, to empower better governments for a stronger Australia.
If you're driven by the same vision and ready to make a difference, you’ll thrive here.
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WHY CHOOSE MCKINNON
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Working at McKinnon means you can meaningfully contribute to empowering better governments for a stronger Australia.
Alongside a passionate team you can improve political leadership, public sector productivity, trust in democratic institutions and shape the future direction of policy.
If you enjoy challenging and fulfilling work that contributes to advancing the lives of Australians and thrive on working with inspirational and influential stakeholders, we would love to talk with you.
Current Opportunities
McKinnon is seeking a Policy Adviser in Economics to support the development and delivery of McKinnon’s tax reform program and contribute to the broader economics program through research, analysis, coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Research & Analysis
Undertake research and analysis to inform program design, stakeholder discussions and evidence-based recommendations
Synthesise complex information into clear briefs, summaries and background materials
Contribute to reports, discussion papers and internal documents
Review and provide feedback on research and analysis undertaken by partners and consulting organisations
Monitor developments in tax policy and economic conditions
Program Delivery
Plan and deliver research and policy projects, anticipating risks and ensuring timely, high-quality outputs
Develop reporting for internal leadership and boards on project delivery, risks, budgets, outcomes, and impact
Support the management of contracts and suppliers
Contribute to the design and delivery of program activities, including research projects and consultations
Support tracking of program milestones and deliverables
Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Coordination of stakeholder engagement activities, including roundtables, workshops and meetings
Prepare briefing materials and summaries to support stakeholder discussions
Engage with sector stakeholders, public sector organisations and other ecosystem actors
Maintain awareness of stakeholder perspectives and emerging issues and feed insights back into program design and delivery
Professional Experience
Tertiary qualification in economics, public policy, public administration or a related field
Experience in policy, research or analytical roles, or strong relevant academic experience
Exposure to public policy, government or research environments is desirable
Experience contributing to written outputs such as briefs, reports or research papers
Experience supporting stakeholder engagement activities, such as consultations, workshops or roundtables
Exposure to working with or alongside external stakeholders (e.g. government, industry, research organisations or civil society) is desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Strong research and analytical capability
Ability to write clearly and structure information effectively
Good attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Understands tax policy and economic issues
Meaningful Impact: McKinnon is purpose-driven: working with us means you can contribute to shaping the future direction of governments and policy in Australia.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team driven by curiosity and a desire to foster meaningful debate and diverse perspectives. Our team is energetic and supportive and our work is fast-paced, intellectually stimulating and deeply fulfilling.
Professional Growth: Engage in challenging projects that offer personal and professional development opportunities.
This role is for a highly motivated individual who is searching for their next opportunity to make real impact. If you enjoy challenging and fulfilling work that contributes to advancing the lives of Australians, if you’re driven by the same vision and ready to make a difference, you’ll thrive here.
Find out more and apply via Linked In. There is no set closing date for applications for this role: if you're interested, please apply as soon as you are able.
We have offices in Melbourne and Sydney and will accept applications for either location.
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