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 make a real impact by leading investigations and driving strategic projects that protect consumers and ensure fair trading across Australia?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 a Senior InvestigatorInvestigate potential breaches of the consumer and fair trading provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).
This may include assessing evidence, interviewing witnesses, briefing legal advisers as well as preparing and presenting updates and recommendations to the Enforcement Committee and Commission.Engage with various external stakeholders, including consumers, businesses, and government agencies, so clear written and verbal communication skills are important.Understand the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), including the Australian Consumer Law, or have the ability to quickly attain this understanding.Objectively and strategically assess information and potential evidence in a timely and efficient manner.Identify logical next steps and the most suitable resolution for investigations, including by administrative means or by court action and persuasively communicate the reasons for decisions and recommendations.Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and direction to less experienced team members including assisting with their development and building their experience and capacity.Have, or have the ability to obtain, the Certificate IV in Government Investigations qualification as set out in the Public Services Package (PSP) for persons/officers working in operational roles undertaking government entity investigations.What you will do as a Senior Project OfficerEnsure the overall management and strategic focus of projects in the Division are in line with the Compliance and Enforcement Policy, plans and directions.Be responsible for managing and contributing to the delivery of compliance projects and activities, including planning, monitoring, reporting, research and analysis.Provide advice to senior management on trends and patterns to support policy and legislative reform and contribute to the delivery of strategic engagement activities with key industry, stakeholder and consumer organisations, including participation in formal discussion and decision making forums.Prepare (and/or review as appropriate), for approval, internal and external documents including submissions, staff papers, notices, undertakings, correspondence, reports, minutes, briefs, reports and media releases.Work collaboratively within a geographically dispersed team to manage joint projects and tasks, including tracking progress and workflow, meeting milestones and deadlines and develop and maintain effective working relationships and professional networks with internal and external stakeholders.Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and direction to less experienced team members including assisting with their development and building their experience and capacity.About YouIn order to succeed in the Senior Investigator role, you will have:an in-depth understanding of, or the ability to quickly acquire an in-depth understanding of:the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, other relevant legislation and the role, purpose and objectives of the ACCCconsumer, regulatory, competition and/or economic efficiency issues.a demonstrated ability to:think strategically and research, investigate and analyse complex issues to develop solutions and make recommendations in line with strategic objectiveseffectively engage and work collaboratively with other people, including the ability to influence/persuade/inform/lead peopletake ownership, exercise sound judgement and work under limited direction to make reasonable decisions on complex issueswork in a flexible environment and adapt to meet immediate and future challengesbe accountable for accurate, timely and quality outcomesguide, provide leadership, coaching and direction to less experienced employees and assist in building their capacity.The following job specific criteria are also highly desirable but not essential:tertiary qualifications in law, economics, or related fields and/or experience undertaking/leading complex investigationsCertificate IV in Government Investigations qualification - successful candidates will be expected to obtain this qualification within 6 months of commencing an investigation role as set out in the Public Services Package (PSP) for persons/officers working in operational roles undertaking government entity investigations.In order to succeed in the Senior Project Officer role, you will have:demonstrated ability to:research, investigate and analyse complex issues, develop solutions, and make recommendations in line with strategic objectivescommunicate clearly and persuasively to internal and external audienceseffectively engage and work with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomesplan, organise and prioritise competing workloadsguide, provide leadership, coaching and direction to less experienced employees and assist in building their capacity.a demonstrated understanding, or an ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other relevant legislation.tertiary qualifications in law, economics, public policy or similar fields are highly desirable but not essential.To find out more about us and the roles, please read the Candidate Kit.How To ApplyYou 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).
Please include in your application whether you would like to be considered for the Senior Investigator or the Senior Project Officer position or both.Salary: APS 6 - $95,917 - $107,505 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation)Contact Officer: Guy Aharoni, 03 9290 6902Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 2 February 2025
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