Jason Allford commenced as First Assistant Secretary, International Economics and Security Division, in July 2026. The Division promotes Australia’s economic and security objectives through international engagement, including through the G20, engagement with international financial institutions, and oversight of national security capability and programs.
Career
- From 1994 to 2014, Jason held a range of roles in the Australian Government, primarily within the Australian Treasury, specialising in macroeconomic analysis, economic forecasting and fiscal policy.
- From 2014 to 2018, Jason represented 15 countries from Asia and the Pacific, including Australia and the Republic of Korea, on the World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors.
- Jason has also worked as a consultant to the International Monetary Fund, working on fiscal policy issues with governments in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
- Prior to returning to Treasury, Jason served as the World Bank Group’s Country Manager for the Republic of Korea, leading engagement with Korean public and private sector organisations to support international development outcomes and investment partnerships.
Education
Jason holds a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Tasmania.
