Senior Project Officer, APS6, Executive Office

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 play a key role in supporting the ACCC's engagement with parliament, policy departments and ministerial offices?

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-shared 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 the Senior Project Officer

The Senior Project Officer, Government Relations and Advocacy, supports the agency's Commissioners, senior executives, and the broader agency in their engagement with government, Parliament, policy departments, and other key external stakeholders.

Key Duties Include

• Administrative support – Undertaking forward planning and supporting the tracking and planning of key team priorities.
• Communications and engagement activity – Working with internal and external stakeholders to prepare for Board and Committee presentations, briefing senior executives, Commissioners, and government, and assisting in the production of speeches, submissions, and other agency publications.
• Workforce capability – Supporting our people to grow their capability through process review and development, knowledge management, systems and data, and Commissioner induction.
• Leadership – Supervising and supporting junior staff in the team, branch, and broader organisation.
• Events coordination – Preparation for key stakeholder meetings or events throughout the year.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in a relevant field such as (but not limited to) administration, regulation, projects, communications, and engagement.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively:
  • plan, organise, and prioritise a demanding workload
  • engage and work collaboratively with others, including influencing, persuading, and informing people
  • communicate complex issues simply, clearly, and effectively across different mediums
  • research and analyse issues to develop solutions and make recommendations aligned with strategic objectives
• Possess or demonstrate the ability to acquire a sound understanding of the ACCC's role, current issues in Competition and Consumer Law, and policy development.
• Experience supervising and supporting junior staff to deliver key objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including influencing, negotiating, and collaborating with team members and stakeholders. A positive, friendly attitude and a demonstrated ability as a strong team player.
• Ability to work across various workstreams and tasks, managing requests from different sources with a flexible attitude towards varying tasks.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply

You will be asked to respond to a 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: APS6 $99,562 - $111,590 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Max Chappell, Director, Government Relations and Advocacy Team, 03 9910 9410 or Max.Chappell@accc.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 7 September 2025