Why work at ACCC?
* Opportunity to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and pursue new and exciting pathways.
* Collaborate with smart and dedicated people from all walks of life on meaningful matters.
* Provide economic expertise to support competition enforcement, mergers, regulation, and market reviews.
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, 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 Senior Economist
* Provide expert professional economic support (economic advice, carry out both qualitative and quantitative analysis, guidance and research) to the ACCC.
* Prepare written papers, reports, presentations, speeches, and submissions on economic issues for presentation within the ACCC, to the Commission and external parties.
* Liaise with staff, Commissioners and external advisers on economic issues and projects as required.
* Work collaboratively with teams to employ economic frameworks to assist in investigations, enforcement and/or regulatory functions set out within the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
* Manage work processes to ensure a high standard of work output.
* Contribute to the direction of the Economic Group.
About You
* Demonstrated experience and/or expertise in competition and/or regulatory economics or the ability to demonstrate understanding and application of the economic frameworks relevant to competition and/or regulatory economics.
* Sound knowledge of the ACCC's role in administering the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the economic principles relevant to this.
* Communication skills including the ability to present in a clear, concise and persuasive manner.
* Capacity to work effectively and co‐operatively in a team environment.
* Ability to achieve strong results, showing self‐motivation, organisational skills, collaboration and personal responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work produced.
* Strong conceptual and analytical skills together with practical experience and an ability to draw insights based on analysis of facts and data.
* An ability to communicate complex issues simply, clearly and effectively in writing and orally in different forums.
* An honours degree in Economics.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How To Apply
You will be asked to answer one behavioural question with a maximum response of 400 words (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary
APS6 $99,562 - $111,590 (plus 15.4% superannuation), EL1 $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer
Richard York, 0428 363 755
Applications Close
11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 22 March 2026
Please note that due to a system upgrade the Recruitment Platform (BigRedSky) will be unavailable from 10:00pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March 2026 until 10:00pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 March 2026.
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