Assistant Director, Agriculture Unit, El1, Small Business and Agriculture

**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 make an impact in the agricultural supply chains sector and examine competition and unfair trading issues?**

**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** **the Assistant Director**

The role of Assistant Director will lead a team to deliver Agriculture Unit and wider Branch outcomes and will also:

- Assess allegations and provide input into assessments of, mainly agriculture related, breaches of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and communicate the outcomes to the Director and General Manager.
- Contribute to and draft reports, briefs, correspondence, speeches, ministerials, submissions, statutory notices and other documents.
- Bring strong leadership and management skills to assist the Agriculture Unit to deliver high quality outcomes in line with ACCC objectives as well as contributing to the development of the team.
- Draw on strong communication skills to develop and maintain both internal and external stakeholder networks including with Government agencies and agriculture industry stakeholders.

**About you**

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

- demonstrated experience leading a professional team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation
- technical knowledge:

- a sound knowledge of the competition and consumer protection and competition provisions of the Act or a demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge
- tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (such as law, commerce, economics, or accounting) or an equivalent demonstrated qualification.
- experience in successfully and autonomously managing and delivering large, concurrent projects to deadline, using initiative, and responding flexibly to change and uncertainty
- demonstrated ability to engage effectively and work cohesively with internal and external stakeholders
- excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate.

**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**:EL1 $119,173 - $131,888 (plus 15.4% superannuation)**

**Contact Officer: Michael Dowers (07) 4729 2600**

**Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 2 March 2025