Senior Analyst, APS6, Mergers and Exemptions Assessment Division (EA2026/125)

• 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 work on high impact merger assessments, engage directly with market participants, and contribute to decisions that shape Australia’s markets?

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 asthe Senior Analyst

• Undertake assessments and competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries, and present that analysis in recommendations to ACCC Commissioners and Senior Managers.
• Carry out economic, legal or data advice and analysis.
• Conduct consultations with market participants and managing relationships with key stakeholders including merger parties and their lawyers.
• Liaise with other Australian Government agencies and overseas competition and consumer agencies about the ACCC’s mergers work.
• Supervise and developing more junior staff.
• Assist with the review of our decisions by the Australian Competition Tribunal, including preparation of instructions for the ACCC’s lawyers and liaison with expert consultants.

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

• An ability to research, investigate and analyse competition issues, including interpreting and applying legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to engage, support and work effectively with others.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects.
• Experience supervising, developing and supporting junior staff.
• An understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (in particular Part IVA) as well as a sound general knowledge of the roles and functions of the ACCC.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law, data or similar fields.
• At least two or more years relevant work experience after graduating from relevant undergraduate tertiary qualifications will be highly regarded but not mandatory.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit. How To Apply You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Salary: $102,947 - $115,384 (plus 15.4% superannuation)Contact Officer: Shannon Sau, shannon.sau@accc.gov.auApplications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 12 July 2026