Policy Advisor

• 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 shape how competition policy is implemented, understood and advanced across Australia through high-quality policy analysis, assessments and reviews?

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.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About the National Competition Council

The National Competition Council (NCC) is entering an important new phase as Australia’s independent national institution for competition reform. Under the revitalised National Competition Policy framework agreed by Australian governments, the NCC will help drive a renewed national focus on productivity, economic dynamism, regulatory reform and better outcomes for consumers, businesses and the broader community.

Through the Intergovernmental Agreement on National Competition Policy and the National Competition Policy Federation Funding Agreement, the Council plays a central role in assessing State and Territory reform progress, advising on the application of the National Competition Principles, undertaking thematic reviews, supporting public understanding of competition reform, and providing independent advice to the Commonwealth Treasurer. This expanded work program gives the NCC a unique opportunity to shape how competition policy is implemented, understood and advanced across Australia.

The APS6 Policy Advisor supports the delivery of the Council's National Competition Policy assessment, review and advisory functions. Working under the direction of an EL1, the role undertakes policy analysis, research and report preparation while managing discrete work packages.

• Support delivery of annual National Competition Policy assessments.
• Analyse evidence provided by jurisdictions against agreed reform commitments.
• Prepare briefing papers, assessment reports and Council papers.
• Undertake research and policy analysis for Treasurer-requested competition reviews.
• Support delivery of thematic reviews on National Competition Principles.
• Contribute to development of assessment methodologies, templates and guidance.
• Prepare ministerial briefs, correspondence and policy advice.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

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.