* 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 lead a team responsible for monitoring international competition and consumer law developments and maintaining collaborative relationships with international counterparts?
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 Director, International Group
The Economic and International Branch contains the ACCC's International Group and Economic Group. The International Group leads the ACCC's international engagement programme, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to pursue the agency's strategic objectives. The group also has responsibility for specific co‐operation programmes with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Pacific Island nations.
The International Group comprises three teams
* International Unit (IU) – co‐ordinates and has oversight of the ACCC's international engagement programme. IU coordinates information sharing and facilitates investigative, regulatory and enforcement cooperation between the ACCC and our international counterparts.
* Competition Law Implementation Programme (CLIP) – a demand‐driven, multi‐year capacity development programme aimed at helping our counterparts in Asia‐Pacific nations to implement national competition law.
* Consumer Affairs Programme (CAP) – a demand‐driven, multi‐year capacity development programme aimed at helping our counterparts in Asia‐Pacific nations to implement national consumer protection law.
We are looking for one or more directors to lead teams within the International Group. The recruitment process will establish a merit pool in case of future opportunities.
As a Director, International Group, you will
* Cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with international counterparts, relevant international organisations (including the ASEAN Secretariat), and domestic agencies (e.g. the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).
* Monitor relevant international competition and consumer law developments and share intelligence in a meaningful way.
* Identify, mobilise and provide relevant expertise to respond to internal and external partner requests.
* Manage a team responsible for programme delivery (including of the ACCC's international travel programme), encouraging a culture of continual process improvement.
* Support and facilitate engagement by ACCC commissioners, senior executives and staff with counterpart agencies, and relevant international networks and agencies.
* Liaise with and maintain strong relationships with all levels of staff at the ACCC, and represent the ACCC in discussions with domestic and international stakeholders.
* Comply with internal governance obligations, including reporting to the International Engagement Programme Board and Commission.
* Lead a team of professionals, role‐modeling our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and facilitating career development.
About You
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
* Demonstrated experience leading a team or similar role in a fast‐paced and large complex people‐centred organisation.
* A strong understanding of the ACCC's role, purpose and objectives, together with knowledge of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 Cth and its history (or the ability to attain such knowledge quickly).
* Demonstrated experience leading a diverse international engagement programme or projects including intergovernmental engagement and relations.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise a team's workload, as well as contributing to and managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively use highly developed analytical, research, judgement, strategic and conceptual skills.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex issues simply, clearly and effectively, often in different cultural contexts.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively build organisational capability and responsiveness.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and develop and maintain effective networks.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, lead, guide, mentor and develop team members.
How to apply
You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume (2 pages maximum). When preparing your statement of claim, please consider the role and duties, and highlight experience that demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Salary: $143,411 – $168,064 (plus 15.4% superannuation).
Contact Officer: Rachel Burgess, 0450 691 404
Applications close: 11:00 pm (AEDT), Sunday 15 March 2026.
Please note that due to a system upgrade the Recruitment Platform (BigRedSky) will be unavailable from 10:00 pm (AEDT) Friday 6 March 2026 until 10:00 pm (AEDT) Sunday 8 March 2026.
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