- 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 work on complex competition law investigations, conduct analysis, and prepare high quality documents to deliver enforcement outcomes that make a lasting impact for all Australians?
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.
What you will do as the Investigator/Senior Investigator
- Work individually, or with others, to identify, research and analyse relevant information to draw evidence-based conclusions on competition issues including making appropriate recommendations about next steps.
- Prepare high quality documents including papers, voluntary and compulsory information requests, correspondence, reports, and briefs.
- Interview witnesses, complainants and/or market participants.
- Interpret and apply legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Engage, support, and work collaboratively with a range of other people, including marshalling expertise from lawyers, experts, and other ACCC branches to develop analysis.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
- A good understanding of the ACCC’s role, purpose and objectives, together with knowledge (or the ability to attain such knowledge quickly) of the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and related legislation.
- Tertiary qualifications in investigations, law, economics, accounting, or similar fields.
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a team during times of uncertainty and high pressure.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and a commitment to achieving high quality outcomes.
- Sound research, analytical, judgement, critical-thinking and conceptual skills.
- Proven ability to proactively assess and prioritise multiple competing tasks.
Successful candidates at each level will also demonstrate the following criteria:
- APS4: an ability to work flexibly and effectively in a team, assisting in drafting, research and review of relevant information.
- APS5: a higher degree of technical expertise, and degree of responsibility for delivery of outcomes.
- APS6: a greater degree of responsibility for delivery of outcomes and supervising junior staff on matters and projects, with an ability to work more independently.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: APS4 $83,385 - $90,535 (plus 15.4% superannuation), APS5 $93,004 - $98,617 (plus 15.4% superannuation), APS6 $102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Johanna Croser, 08 8213 3477
Applications Close: 11:00pm AEST, Sunday 19 July 2026
