Senior Economist

Full Time
  • September 28, 2026
  • Employment Info

    JOB  DETAILS

    Requirements
    • Experience in economics, econometrics or quantitative analysis, with a strong track record in economic modelling, forecasting and research
    • Residential property or housing market research experience
    • Advanced analytical capability with experience interpreting economic, statistical and demographic data to generate clear and robust insights
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, accessible and engaging narratives
    • Experience working with economic data frameworks including Australian Bureau of Statistics, national accounts and consumer price index and applying quantitative methods
    • Experience working within research or analytics teams and contributing to shared outcomes
    • Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or a related field (Masters or first-class honours preferred)
    Responsibilities
    • Develop and maintain forecasting models and residential housing market indicators, including nowcasting and forward-looking metrics
    • Undertake in-depth analysis of economic, statistical and demographic data across Australian residential property markets
    • Conduct policy-focused research, assessing the impact of government, central bank and regulatory changes on housing markets
    • Translate complex analysis into clear, concise and compelling narratives for internal stakeholders, media and industry audiences
    • Construct and manage economic datasets, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery of insights
    • Produce high-quality reports, briefings and commentary on key economic releases (including RBA, ABS and government announcements) and residential market trends
    • Contribute to Domain’s public-facing research and thought leadership, including engaging with media across emerging and growth markets and representing Domain at events and conferences (including travel and occasional out-of-hours activity)
    • Collaborate with Analytics, Content, PR and Product teams to ensure insights are aligned and effectively delivered
    • Maintain strong awareness of macroeconomic conditions and emerging trends, identifying implications for the residential property market
    • Ensure all outputs meet high standards of accuracy, integrity and methodological rigour
    • Continuously improve research methodologies and workflows, leveraging new tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and impact
    Desired Qualifications
    • Experience developing and maintaining forecasting models and economic indicators
    • Familiarity with Australian housing market dynamics and policy environment
    • Experience contributing to published research, reports or commentary
    • Experience using tools such as Tableau, Python, R or similar analytical platforms

     

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