Job Title: Assistant Director
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as an Assistant Director. In this role, you will lead and supervise teams on investigations, competition analysis, and assist with conducting litigation in relation to anti-competitive conduct.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading teams to identify and analyze relevant information to draw evidence-based conclusions on competition issues.
* Developing, implementing, and reviewing plans for the conduct of investigations and/or projects.
* Identifying suitable resolutions for identified actions, changing market behaviors, activities, and issues and providing recommendations to senior management.
* Preparing for litigation in the Federal Court including drafting briefs for lawyers and counsel and obtaining witness statements.
* Assisting with leading and guiding the professional development of junior team members and contributing to the leadership of the branch.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, or similar fields.
* A strong and demonstrated understanding of the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, or the ability to quickly acquire this.
* Experience leading and managing investigations into complex matters and/or competition law issues in accordance with developed plans, and ensuring investigations are undertaken with established investigative principles.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake objective, systematic analysis to draw accurate conclusions, critically assess and support evidence-based decision making (ideally in matters involving competition law analysis).
* Strong written drafting skills and demonstrated experience in ensuring high-quality documentation including staff papers, notices, correspondence, reports, minutes, and briefs.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to foster successful internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Benefits
This role offers:
* A competitive salary package.
* The opportunity to work on challenging and complex projects.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment.
Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, by the closing date.