Employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days a week.
Merit List/Pools and How They Will Be UsedApplicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia.
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle.
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 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. The Key Duties of the Position Include: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 cooperatively 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.
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/recruitability.
Contact Contact Phone: (02) 6243 1006
Agency Employment Act: PS Act 1999
Position Number: EA2024/278
Vacancy Number: VN-0750615
Getting to Know the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionThe 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 marketplace 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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