Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionSenior Analyst, Mergers
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 crucial role in interpreting economic trends and legal frameworks to support decision-making for the new merger review system?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.The key duties of the position include:
It is an exciting time to be working in Mergers as the government is planning to reform the merger review system. Subject to passage of legislation, the ACCC will commence review of mergers under a new, mandatory and suspensory merger review system from 1 January 2026, with transitional arrangements and preparation occurring during late 2024 and 2025.
We are looking for new team members to commence immediately, and also as late as May next year. So if you are interested in delaying your start date until May 2025, please apply now.What you will do as one of our Mergers Senior Analyst:Undertake investigations and competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries.Carry out economic, legal or data advice and analysis.Develop or implement policy positions arising from merger reform.Liaise with other Australian Government agencies and overseas competition and consumer agencies about the ACCC's mergers work.Conduct consultations with market participants and manage relationships with key stakeholders.Undertake competition analysis and draft theories of harm, analysing facts and data to draw evidence-based conclusions, and draft and present mergers recommendations to ACCC Commissioners.Lead and develop more junior staff.In order to succeed in the role, you will have:relevant work experience working within an economic context, professionally within a legal context, contributing to economic or market analysis.tertiary qualifications in economics, law, data or similar fields.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 role and functions of the ACCC/AER.demonstrated ability to effectively research, investigate and analyse competition issues, interpret and apply legislation, work collaboratively, prioritise a demanding workload and manage and develop junior team members.In order to succeed in the role, you will have:relevant work experience working within an economic context, professionally within a legal context, contributing to economic or market analysis.tertiary qualifications in economics, law, data or similar fields.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 role and functions of the ACCC/AER.demonstrated ability to effectively research, investigate and analyse competition issues, interpret and apply legislation, work collaboratively, prioritise a demanding workload and manage and develop junior team members.To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitabilityContactContact Phone03 9658 6408Agency Employment ActPS Act 1999Position NumberEA2024/228Vacancy NumberVN-0748406Getting to know the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
The ACCC is an independent statutory authority that administers the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other Acts.The ACCC works to promote effective competition and fair trading in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community, and efficiency in the delivery of certain infrastructure services.The AER is a part of the ACCC. The AER is Australia's national energy market regulator and has an independent board. The AER shares employees, resources and facilities with the ACCC.
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