Senior Analyst, APS6

• 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 undertake investigations and competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries for the benefit of all Australians?

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 a Senior Analyst
Senior Analysts work under the limited direction of Assistant Directors or Directors and are responsible for a range of work which may include:

• Undertaking investigations and competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries, and presenting that analysis in recommendations to ACCC Commissioners and Senior Managers.
• Carrying out economic, legal or data advice and analysis.
• Conducting consultations with market participants and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Liaising with other Australian Government agencies and overseas competition and consumer agencies about the ACCC's mergers work.
• Supervising and developing junior staff.
• Assisting with the review of decisions by the Australian Competition Tribunal, assisting with litigation in the Federal Court including preparation of instructions for the ACCC's lawyers and liaison with expert consultants.

About You
The suitable candidates will have:

• A minimum of two years work experience after graduating from a relevant undergraduate tertiary qualification would be highly regarded but not mandatory.
• Experience working within an economic context that required providing economic advice, recommendations or analysis.
• Experience working professionally within a legal context that required undertaking legal analysis or drafting.
• Experience as an investigator/analyst or compliance officer with a particular focus on contributing to economic or market analysis within a regulatory context.
• Experience in an academic context relevant to competition or consumer protection law or related field.

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

• A developed understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, as well as a sound general knowledge of the roles and functions of the ACCC.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively research, investigate and analyse competition issues, interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures.
• Engage, support and work collaboratively with other people, plan, organise and prioritise a demanding workload, supervise, develop and invest in junior staff.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, data or similar fields.

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

How To Apply
You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary:
$99,562 - $111,590 (plus 15.4% superannuation).
Contact Officer: Bruce Mikkelsen,
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), 26 October 2025