Assistant Directors, EL1, Consumer and Fair Trading Division

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ACCC Full time
Assistant Directors, EL1, Consumer and Fair Trading Division (EA2025/150)

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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 contribute to protecting consumer interests and supporting fair trading in markets affecting Australian consumers and small business?

    • 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 contribute to protecting consumer interests and supporting fair trading in markets affecting Australian consumers and small business?

    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 Assistant Director

    There are multiple Assistant Director positions available in the Consumer & Fair Trading Division, including roles in the CFT Enforcement branches, and the Small Business and Agriculture branch. The ACCC, and in particular the CFT Division, is currently prioritising investigations, and compliance and enforcement activities in the supermarket and retail sectors. Successful candidates can expect to be involved in this important work.

    As An Assistant Director, Your Role Will Include
    • Ensuring that the overall management and strategic focus of activities, investigations or projects is in line with the Compliance and Enforcement Policy, plans and directions.
    • Developing, implementing and reviewing plans for the conduct of investigations and/or projects, including appropriate allocation of resources and monitoring of expenditure. Identifying suitable resolutions for identified actions, changing market behaviours, activities and issues and provide recommendations to senior management.
    • Preparing (and/or reviewing as appropriate) internal and external documents including staff papers, notices, undertakings, correspondence, reports, minutes, briefs, reports and media releases.
    • Developing and maintaining effective working relationships and professional networks with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Providing advice on trends and patterns, industry and consumer behaviour, and impacts of broader environmental change, as well as contributing to the development of ACCC positions on legislative and policy reform.

    About You

    In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
    • Comprehensive knowledge of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA) (or the ability to acquire this knowledge), including the ability to apply consumer protection provisions of the CCA, or demonstrated ability to undertake similar work and an ability to quickly acquire technical expertise.
    • Demonstrated experience in managing investigations and/or projects including efficient and effective allocation of resources, achievement of standards and delivery of outcomes.
    • Demonstrated ability to undertake objective, systematic analysis to draw accurate conclusions and support evidence-based decision making.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
    • Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced and large complex people centred-organisation, with the ability to guide and develop staff.

    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 800 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: $123,702 - $136,900 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation)

    Contact Officer: Brooke Hogan, (08) 9325 0612

    Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 7 September 2025Seniority level
    • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
    Employment type
    • Employment typeOther
    Job function
    • Job functionAdministrative
    • IndustriesGovernment Administration

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