- 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 be involved with a Division that assesses mergers and acquisitions, to identify those which are likely to substantially lessen competition in a market.
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 Assistant Director
We are looking for new team members to commence soon, and also as late as the second quarter of 2027.
While the roles will most likely be in one of our Mergers branches, similar opportunities may also be available in the Competition Exemptions Branch.
Assistant Directors work under limited direction of Directors and are responsible for a range of work which may include:
- Analysing, and leading teams to analyse submissions, facts and data to draw evidence-based conclusions on competition issues arising from mergers and presenting that analysis in recommendations to ACCC Commissioners and Senior Managers.
- Managing consultation with key stakeholders, which may include market participants and other Australian government agencies.
- Strategic planning and appropriately engaging with risk.
- Supervising and developing staff including assisting with providing effective leadership and development to a team of skilled professional staff and contributing to the leadership of the Branch and Division.
- Working closely with other parts of the ACCC and leading productive working relationships with the ACCC’s internal lawyers & economists.
- Liaising with other Australian Government agencies and overseas competition and consumer agencies about the ACCC’s mergers work.
- Leading aspects of Australian Competition Tribunal review matters and litigated merger matters, including preparation of instructions for the ACCC’s lawyers and liaison with consultants.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
All candidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised. Follow the link for more information on the ILS. This role in particular requires:
Work Experience
- Four or more years relevant work experience after graduating from relevant undergraduate tertiary qualifications.
- Relevant work experience could include:
- working within an economic context that required providing economic advice, recommendations or analysis
- working professionally within a legal context that required undertaking legal analysis or drafting
- working as a data analyst, particularly with a focus on contributing to economic or market analysis
- working for a government entity or a non-profit organisation in a position that required research, drafting or contributing to the interpretation or application of Australian legislation
- working within a regulatory context as an investigator/analyst or compliance officer
- working in an academic context relevant to competition or consumer protection law or related field.
Technical knowledge
- An understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and, in particular, Part IVA of the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as an understanding of the roles and functions of the ACCC.
- Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, data or similar fields.
Skills
A demonstrated ability to effectively:
- research, investigate and analyse competition issues, interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures,
- engage, support and work collaboratively with other people,
- plan, organise and prioritise a demanding workload and multiple projects, and
- supervise, develop and invest in junior staff.
The following job specific criteria are highly desirable:
- Experience supervising or managing staff in a professional context.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to respond to two behavioural questions with a maximum response of 300 words per question.
- Why do you want to become an Assistant Director in mergers at the ACCC?
- What experience, skills, or qualities do you possess that would make you successful in the role?
and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: $127,908 - $141,555 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Charlotte van Beek [email protected]
Applications Close: 11.00pm (AEST) Sunday 12th July 2026
