Assistant Directors

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 help shape the future of digital identity and make an impact in providing consumers with secure ways to verify their identity online? 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: What you will do as an Assistant Director As an Assistant Director, you will undertake a range of responsibilities, including: Leading a team of professionals, role modelling our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and facilitating career development. Developing clear and defined work plans and timeframes for self and team in the context of business priorities. Marshalling expertise from legal and technical experts, including briefing and liaising with internal and external legal advisers and ICT professionals. Drafting and reviewing complex documentation, including external facing guidance, internal papers, briefings. About you In order to succeed in the role, you will have: demonstrated experience leading an investigative, service delivery or compliance team, or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation the ability to achieve results, with experience planning and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, to achieve timely outcomes the ability to apply critical thinking and analysis skills to draw accurate conclusions and support evidence-based decision making strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex topics clearly and concisely the ability to proactively and effectively engage with stakeholders, including to influence, persuade and negotiate and to build effective professional relationships relevant tertiary qualifications and/or proven work experience in relevant fields will be well regarded. To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit. How to apply You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 500 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Getting to know the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 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.

Location: Perth CBD, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025