Senior Regulatory Economics Strategic Director, EL2 (EA2025/233)
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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.
Responsibilities
* Lead the work of the REU ensuring the complex and technical advice is delivered in an easy-to-understand format to support the work of non-technical stakeholders including Commissioners and line areas with responsibility for undertaking the ACCC’s regulatory roles and responsibilities
* Drive the significant change management program underway within the Economic Group to improve internal and external use of economic analysis in the ACCC’s functions
* Build sustainable and productive professional relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
* Manage, mentor and/or advise Principal and Senior Economists in REU to promote high quality outputs
* Ensure appropriate systems and frameworks are in place for sound economic principles to be applied rigorously and consistently in the ACCC’s and AER’s decision-making
* Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders to improve the understanding of the role of economic analysis in the ACCC’s consideration of regulatory and related matters
* Represent the ACCC in engagement with industry and government, nationally and internationally
* Lead a team of professionals, role model our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and supporting career development
About You
* Demonstrated experience leading economic teams and managing staff
* Post-graduate qualifications in economics
* Environmental, professional and technical knowledge about the economic concepts relating to the ACCC’s regulatory functions
* Highly developed understanding of contemporary and emerging cross-jurisdictional and international regulatory economic issues relevant to the ACCC
* Extensive experience (more than 7 years) leading advice relating to the ACCC’s regulatory economic functions (or equivalent regimes in other jurisdictions)
* Substantial practical experience in the application of microeconomics or financial economics relevant to economic regulation
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 500 and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary
Salary: EL2 $143,411 - $168,064 (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. Please note that all IFAs are reviewed annually in accordance with the IFA Policy and are not ongoing.
Contact Officer: Richard York, 0428 363 755
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 16 November 2025
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