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?
Are you passionate about working for an agency that is responsible for a range of economic regulation, market monitoring and policy functions across key infrastructure and regulated markets?
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 an Analyst at the APS5 level in Infrastructure Division, you will:
* Help deliver work under the supervision of a Senior Analyst, Assistant Director and/or Director.
* Contribute to a range of regulatory functions as appropriate, such as undertaking market monitoring, reporting, regulatory and pricing processes, and compliance monitoring activities, to inform evidence‐based decision making.
* Contribute to input to the development of relevant policy insight and advocacy.
* Contribute to the drafting and presentation of analysis, briefs, reports and correspondence for a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Commissioners, government, businesses, members of the public, consumer advocates and industry groups.
* Develop and maintain a range of stakeholder relationships. Represent the team or agency at internal and external meetings. Liaise with stakeholders on project or operational issues responding to stakeholder needs and expectations.
* Share learning and support team members. Understand and act on constructive feedback.
* Make decisions relating to assigned tasks based on sound subject matter knowledge and professional judgement, in line with guidance from Senior Analyst, Assistant Director and Director in the team.
* Engage collaboratively with employees throughout the ACCC and AER and with other regulators and agencies, including on enforcement and compliance issues relating to specific industries.
* Contribute to the provision of advice and assistance to other Divisions of the ACCC as required.
As a Senior Analyst at the APS6 level in Infrastructure Division, you will:
* Support the relevant branch leadership to deliver work under the supervision of an Assistant Director and/or Director.
* Contribute to a range of regulatory functions as appropriate, such as undertaking market monitoring, reporting, regulatory and pricing processes, and compliance monitoring activities, to inform evidence‐based decision making.
* Contribute to input to the development of relevant policy insight and advocacy.
* Draft and present analysis, briefs, reports and correspondence for a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Commissioners, government, businesses, members of the public, consumer advocates and industry groups.
* Develop and support a range of stakeholder relationships. Represent the agency and promote its interest. Manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals. Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
* Share learning and support team members. Understand and act on constructive feedback.
* Make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, in line with best practice principles, agency operating instructions and/or guidance from Directors and Assistant Directors in the team.
* Engage collaboratively with employees throughout the ACCC and AER and with other regulators and agencies, including on enforcement and compliance issues relating to specific industries.
* Contribute to the provision of advice and assistance to other Divisions of the ACCC as required.
As a Senior Analyst (Regulated Pricing) at the APS6 level in Infrastructure Division, you will:
* Support the relevant branch leadership to deliver work under the supervision of an Assistant Director and/or Director.
* Plan, manage and deliver a specific project or a segment of a project, including by supervising and guiding junior staff, as appropriate.
* Develop objectives for short‐term projects or assigned tasks and contribute to strategic planning for longer‐term initiatives.
* Contribute to pricing determinations in relation to the ACCC's functions across various industries as appropriate.
* Contribute to a range of other regulatory functions as appropriate, such as undertaking market monitoring, reporting, regulatory and compliance monitoring activities, to inform evidence‐based decision‐making.
* Contribute to input to the development of relevant policy insight and advocacy.
* Draft and present analysis, briefs, reports and correspondence for a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including Commissioners, government, businesses, members of the public, consumer advocates and industry groups.
* Make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, in line with best practice principles, agency operating instructions and/or guidance from Directors and Assistant Directors in the team.
* Develop and support a range of stakeholder relationships. Represent the agency and promote its interest. Manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area and agency goals. Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
* Shares learning and support team members. Understands and acts on constructive feedback.
* Engage collaboratively with employees throughout the ACCC and AER and with other regulators and agencies, including on enforcement and compliance issues relating to specific industries.
* Contribute to the provision of advice and assistance to other Divisions of the ACCC as required.
As a Senior Project Officer at the APS6 level in the Coordination and Business Support Unit, you will:
* Contribute to the coordination of matters of strategic importance to the Division, including managing or leading a specific project or a segment of a project as appropriate.
* Contribute to Division skills and capability development such as internal networks, graduate and new starter induction materials, internal Division training and seminars.
* Under the guidance of the Director and Assistant Director (External engagement, Coordination and Reporting) and in consultation with relevant project teams, contribute to the development of a course of action for improvements in existing processes and methods on internal reporting and other Division‐wide coordination matters.
* Conduct and contribute to international and stakeholder research, liaison and surveys.
* Prepare and present briefing material, reports and recommendations for consideration by senior management and Commissioners.
* Develop and support a range of stakeholder relationships. Represent the Division and promote its interest. Manage relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area goals. Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
* Share learning and support team members. Understands and act on constructive feedback.
* Engage collaboratively with employees across the ACCC and with other regulators, agencies and international organisations and bodies, including by undertaking ID engagement with other divisions across the agency that requires coordination.
About You
The Analyst Role In Particular Requires
* Experience with, or ability to quickly develop an understanding of, the regulatory, economic and technical concepts pertaining to infrastructure regulation.
* An awareness of the aims and functions of the ACCC and the provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, and other relevant legislation or the ability to quickly attain this.
* High quality written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey complex and technical material clearly and accurately. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
* A commitment to achieving quality outcomes.
* An ability to think strategically and research, investigate and analyse information.
The Senior Analyst Role Also Requires
* Demonstrated ability to assist with planning and managing a project.
* Relevant experience in a similar position.
The Senior Project Officer Role In Particular Requires
* An awareness of the aims and functions of the ACCC and the provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, and other relevant legislation or the ability to quickly attain this.
* High quality written and oral communication skills, with an ability to convey information to a wide variety of audiences.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
* An ability to think strategically, and to deliver quality outcomes in a timely manner.
* Relevant experience in a similar role.
The recruitment panel will have regard to the relevant position descriptions when considering suitability for these roles.
How To Apply
You'll be asked to upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and respond to the following 2 behavioural questions with a maximum response of 300 words per question.
* Tell us why you are interested in working for the ACCC and what you will bring to the role.
* Tell us about an analytical issue you have worked on, or a project that you contributed to or helped to co‐coordinate. What steps did you take to ensure your analysis was robust, or that the project achieved a good outcome?
Salary
APS5 - $93,004 - $98,617 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
APS6 - $102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Anthony Shomos, (03) 9658 6461
Applications Close: 11.00 pm (AEST) Monday 6th April 2026
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