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 leverage your expertise to drive impactful economic strategies and influence decision-making 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 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 Senior 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. 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 co-operatively in a team environment. Ability to achieve strong results, showing self-motivation, organisation 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 organisation, applied microeconomics, econometrics or equivalent disciplines. In addition:
Senior Economists, EL1, would typically have at least five years' experience as an economic adviser and be capable of providing economic advice to projects, generally under the supervision of a more experienced economist. Senior Economists, APS6, would typically have 3-5 years' experience as an economic adviser and similarly be capable of providing economic advice under supervision, but typically at a level of autonomy and complexity that reflects their level of experience. 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 behavioural question (refer to Candidate Kit) with a maximum response of 400 words.
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 17 November 2024
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