Christopher Massey

Consultant Analyst at Hatch

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

An economist with five years of experience across consulting and the federal public service, specialising in urban economics, industry strategy and quantitative research for high-value, multidisciplinary projects of regional and national significance. My expertise spans a diverse range of analytical approaches and outputs, that translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights that support strategic positioning and implementation pathways. Wide ranging experience working across a range of projects across industries (housing, energy, city planning, mining and resources, transport) at the national and international level.

Experience

  • Economics Consultant at Hatch
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Economics - Environment, People & Place (EPP) Business Practice - Qualitative and quantitative analysis to support economic development strategies, assess the feasibility and impact of community initiatives and projects, and explore the socio-economic potential of city-shaping urban planning and renewal projects. - Lead quantitative economics workstreams for major public and private sector clients, delivering evidence‑based insights across urban development, infrastructure and industry planning. - Deliver core economic and financial modelling for business cases, economic appraisals, urban development strategies and roadmaps, with daily collaboration alongside planners, engineers and economists on large‑scale multidisciplinary engagements. - Translate complex economic concepts into clear, actionable insights through data storytelling, supported by deep technical capability in Excel, Power BI, QGIS and emerging AI tools (Microsoft Copilot) FAR Lane merged with Hatch in January, 2023.

  • Analyst at FAR Lane
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 · 5 mos

  • Economist and Lead Modeller at Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
    Dec 2021 - Sep 2022 · 10 mos

    Participation Analysis, Workforce Australia Performance and Analytics Branch.

  • Graduate at Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)
    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 · 11 mos

    Rotation 1: Data Policy and Analysis Section, Economics Branch. - Modelling of workforce disincentives, for use in advising policy under development. - Achieved competency in SAS statistical software Rotation 2: Childcare Modelling and Analytics Section, Childcare Data and Analytics Branch. - Assisted in the calculation of COVID-19 Viability Support Payments to childcare services - Time series analysis for Federal Budget forecasts - Collated weekly dashboards tracking childcare usage for use by ministers and key stakeholders

  • Coach at UWA Sport
    Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 · 5 mos

    Position entailed leading a variety of sport and recreation activities to children aged 4-12 during school holidays, delivered in a safe and inclusive environment. - Lead groups through a range of sport-specific drills and games, engaging with children to maximise the potential benefits to their development and wellbeing. - Conduct and contribute towards regular reviews of safety procedures, activity setup and administrative duties. - Engage with parents and other stakeholders from associated sporting bodies to deliver a successful program.