Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways? Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters? Do you want to provide economic expertise to support competition enforcement, mergers, regulation, and market reviews? Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us. We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The key duties of the position include: Provide expert professional economic support (economic advice, carry out both qualitative and quantitative analysis, guidance and research) to the ACCC. Prepare written papers, reports, presentations, speeches and submissions on economic issues for presentation within the ACCC, to the Commission and external parties. Liaise with staff, Commissioners and external advisers on economic issues and projects as required. Work collaboratively with teams to employ economic frameworks to assist in investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory functions set out within the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Manage work processes to ensure a high standard of work output. Contribute to the direction of the Economic Group. Eligibility About you In order to succeed in the role, you will have: Demonstrated experience and/or expertise in competition and/or regulatory economics or the ability to demonstrate understanding and application of the economic frameworks relevant to competition and/or regulatory economics. Sound knowledge of the ACCC’s role in administering the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the economic principles relevant to this. Communication skills including the ability to present in a clear, concise and persuasive manner. Capacity to work effectively and co-operatively in a team environment. Ability to achieve strong results, showing self-motivation, organisation skills, collaboration and personal responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work produced. Strong conceptual and analytical skills together with practical experience and an ability to draw insights based on analysis of facts and data. An ability to communicate complex issues simply, clearly and effectively in writing and orally in different forums. An honours degree in Economics. To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit. Notes Please note that due to a system upgrade the Recruitment Platform (BigRedSky) will be unavailable from 10:00pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March 2026 until 10:00pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 March 2026 Getting to know the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission The ACCC is an independent statutory authority that administers the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other Acts. The ACCC works to promote effective competition and fair trading in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community, and efficiency in the delivery of certain infrastructure services. The AER is a part of the ACCC. The AER is Australia's national energy market regulator and has an independent board. The AER shares employees, resources and facilities with the ACCC.
