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Principal economist, el2 (ea2026/89)

Melbourne
ACCC
Economist
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

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.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
* Provide expert professional economic support and recommendations (economic advice, carry out both qualitative and quantitative analysis, guidance and research) to the ACCC and/or AER.
* Analyse economic trends and relationships and forecast the impacts of economic changes to inform advice and recommendations.
* Prepare written papers, reports, presentations, speeches and submissions on economic issues for presentation within the ACCC and/or AER, to the Commission and external parties.
* Work collaboratively within teams to employ economic frameworks to assist in investigations and enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience and/or expertise in competition economics or the ability to demonstrate understanding and application of the economic frameworks relevant to competition economics.
* Demonstrated experience guiding an economics team or similar role in a fast‐paced and large complex people‐centred organisation.
* Seven or more years' experience as an economic adviser and be capable of leading the provision of economic advice to projects, under the general oversight of the ACCC's Chief Economist and Deputy Chief Economists.
* Sound knowledge of the ACCC's role in administering the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the economic principles relevant to this.
* Very strong communication, advocacy and influencing skills, and the ability to present in a clear, concise and persuasive manner with people at different levels.
* A post‐graduate degree in Economics in industrial organisation, applied microeconomics, econometrics or similar fields.
Benefits

Salary: $148,287 – $173,778 (plus 15.4% superannuation). The successful candidate will be appointed as an EL2 and may attract an additional allowance via an IFA depending on the skills and experience of the candidate. All IFAs are reviewed annually in accordance with the IFA policy and are not ongoing.

Location

Melbourne

How To Apply

You'll be asked to upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a 200‐word statement of claims. When preparing your statement of claims, you should describe the key attributes that you would bring to a role and highlight experience that demonstrates how you meet the selection criteria.

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