Economist
An Economist applies economic theory and modelling to analyse markets, policy, and business conditions. Australian economists work in Treasury, Reserve Bank, central agencies, universities, and private sector advisory firms.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Consistent demand in government, financial services, and consulting; regulatory and competition economics are growth areas.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Conduct economic research and analysis on policy, market, or business issues
- Build economic models and produce forecasts and scenario analyses
- Advise on economic policy, regulatory impacts, or business strategy
- Publish research and present findings to stakeholders
Skills required
- Economic theory and applied microeconomics or macroeconomics
- Econometric modelling (Stata, EViews, R)
- Policy analysis and regulatory economics
- Research design and academic writing
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's degree with Honours in economics; postgraduate qualifications (Master's, PhD) are common in public sector and research roles. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on MLTSSL, enabling subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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