Analyst / Senior Analyst

• 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?
• Would you like to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, where you’ll contribute to initiatives that promote competition, innovation and better outcomes for Australian consumers.

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 Analyst / Senior Analyst

You will help deliver key outcomes for the Consumer Data Right (CDR) by analysing complex issues, engaging with stakeholders, supporting regulatory activities, and providing high-quality advice.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse complex issues and data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support accreditation, compliance and regulatory activities that contribute to the effective operation of the Consumer Data Right.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across government, industry and the ACCC to support program priorities.
• Prepare high-quality advice and communications, including reports, briefings, correspondence and presentations for senior decision-makers.

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Sound analytical, judgement and critical thinking skills.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence, persuade and negotiate, as well as communicate in plain language.
• An ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• A sound ability to support productive relationships with stakeholders through collaboration and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• A well-developed understanding of the ACCC’s role and functions and objectives of competition and consumer policy, or the ability to gain this knowledge quickly.
• An understanding of the policy goals of the CDR, including how the CDR aims to benefit competition and consumers.

 In addition, the Senior Analyst (APS6) role will require:

• Demonstrated experience leading a team and/or projects in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
• Highly developed research, analytical, judgement, strategic and conceptual skills.
• Ability to provide accurate, impartial, and forthright advice to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise and support junior team members.

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

APS5 $93,004 - $98,617 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

APS6 $102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

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.