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 best practice economic theory and analysis to apply to work focused on merger assessments at the ACCC?
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 prioritize 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 disabilities, and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the Principal Economist
Provide expert professional economic support (economic advice, carry out both qualitative and quantitative analysis, guidance, and research) to the ACCC.
Prepare written papers, reports, presentations, speeches, and submissions on economic issues for presentation within the ACCC, to the Commission, and external parties.
Liaise with staff, Commissioners, and external advisers on economic issues and projects as required.
Work collaboratively with teams to employ economic frameworks to assist in investigations and enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Manage work processes to ensure a high standard of work output.
Contribute to the direction of the Economic Group.
Provide leadership and guide Senior Economists in their provision of economic advice and mentor them in their development.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience and/or expertise in competition economics or the ability to demonstrate understanding and application of the economic frameworks relevant to competition economics.
Sound knowledge of the ACCC's role in administering the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and the economic principles relevant to this.
Communication skills including the ability to present in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
Capacity to work effectively autonomously as well as cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to achieve strong results, showing self-motivation, organizational skills, collaboration, and personal responsibility for the accuracy and quality of work produced.
An honours degree in Economics.
More advanced degrees are desirable, as are demonstrated training and experience in industrial organization, applied microeconomics, econometrics, or equivalent disciplines.
In addition, Principal Economists would typically have at least seven or more years' experience as an economic adviser and be capable of leading the provision of economic advice to projects, under the general oversight of the ACCC's Chief Economist and Deputy Chief Economists.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You'll be asked to upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for the ACCC/AER and what you bring to the role.
You will also be asked to respond to one behavioral question (refer to the Candidate Kit) with a maximum response of 400 words.
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 17 November 2024
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