Lawyer/Senior Lawyer, L1/APS6/EL1, Competition and Consumer Law Unit (EA2025/86)
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* 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 make a difference to Australian consumers by delivering expert legal advice at the ACCC?
* 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 make a difference to Australian consumers by delivering expert legal advice at the ACCC?
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 a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer in the Competition and Consumer Law Unit (CCLU)
* Draft or settle court documents including pleadings and submissions, section 155 notices, section 87B undertakings and other legal documents in support of investigations and litigation.
* Provide legal and legal policy advice on complex issues relating to the enforcement functions of the ACCC.
* Conduct legal and related research into complex matters relevant to ACCC responsibilities under relevant legislation.
* Assist with the conduct of investigations, manage Court and Tribunal proceedings involving the ACCC, and provide assistance to the ACCC in the performance of the ACCC’s compliance and enforcement functions.
* Assist the Managing Principal Lawyers, Principal Lawyers and Deputy General Counsel, CCLU as required.
Lawyers (APS 6) would have relevant experience in competition or consumer law and may work autonomously at times but would generally work under supervision.
Senior Lawyers (EL1) would typically have significant experience advising in competition and or consumer law and be capable of working autonomously and, at times, with some supervision when providing legal advice.
About You
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
* Admission as a practitioner, however described, of the High Court or the Supreme Court of an Australian State or Territory, or the ability to become so admitted before commencing in the role.
* Substantial legal or enforcement experience (typically at least three (APS6) to five (EL1) years) relevant to the competition or consumer law enforcement functions of the ACCC.
All candidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised.
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 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
* Lawyer 1 (APS6) $99,562 - $111,590 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
* Lawyer 1 (EL1) $123,702 - $153,880 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Helen Anness, 03 9290 1496
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 22 June 2025
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