Assistant Directors, EL1, Competition Division

• 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 competition analysis and investigations and assist with litigation to improve competition for Australian consumers?

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
Assistant Directors work closely with Directors to lead and supervise teams on investigations, competition analysis and assist with conducting litigation in relation to anti-competitive conduct.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading teams to identify and analyse relevant information to draw evidence-based conclusions on competition issues.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing plans for the conduct of investigations and/or projects.
• Identifying suitable resolutions for identified actions, changing market behaviours, activities and issues and providing recommendations to senior management.
• Preparing for litigation in the Federal Court including drafting briefs for lawyers and counsel and obtaining witness statements.
• Assisting with leading and guiding the professional development of junior team members and contributing to the leadership of the branch.

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

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, or similar fields.
• A strong and demonstrated understanding of the competition provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other relevant legislation, or the ability to quickly acquire this.
• Experience leading and managing investigations into complex matters and/or competition law issues in accordance with developed plans, and ensuring investigations are undertaken with established investigative principles.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake objective, systematic analysis to draw accurate conclusions, critically assess and support evidence-based decision making (ideally in matters involving competition law analysis).
• Strong written drafting skills and demonstrated experience in ensuring high quality documentation including staff papers, notices, correspondence, reports, minutes, and briefs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to foster successful internal and external stakeholder relationships.

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: EL1 $123,702 - $136,900 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Natalia Barker,
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 7 September 2025