Deputy General Counsel, SES Band 1, Specialist Advice and Services, (EA2026/177)

- Do you wantto work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunitiesto work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers andbusinesses and have opportunities to pursue new and excitingpathways?
- Do you wantto work at a place where smart and dedicated people from allwalks of life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?
- Do you want to workclosely with the Chair, Commissioners and senior executives ofthe ACCC to deliver high-level, strategic and timely legalservices?

Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’reproud of the impact we can make together. We understand theresponsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving andever-changing setting. Our high performing culture is built ona foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re drivenby connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge andsupport with each other freely and frequently. It’s why weprioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to workautonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believethe best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – andthat’s the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from anycapital city in a state or territory or Townsville and areavailable on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nationspeoples, people with disability and those from different culturalbackgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do as the Deputy GeneralCounsel

- Lead a team ofprofessionals,



role modelling our leadership behaviours,supporting a professional and collaborative workingenvironment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolvingconflict and facilitating career progression.
- Manage complexlegal advice and other legal services to the ACCC, particularlyin relation to the ACCC’s functions and powers under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA), including theAustralian Consumer Law (ACL) and other relevantlegislation.
- Provide high levelstrategic advice and direction to the ACCC including the Chair,Commissioners and other senior executives in relation tomergers and acquisitions, competition and consumer law, majorinvestigations and proceedings involving alleged contraventionsof the CCA, administrative law, regulatory frameworks,regulation of national infrastructure and other relevantlegislation.
- Aspart of a team of staff, internal and external lawyers, managea complex legal program, which may include hearings in theCompetition Tribunal and proceedings before the Federal Courtand the High Court.
- Substantial legalexperience at a senior practitioner level relevant to thefunctions of the ACCC and to the status of the ACCC as aCommonwealth agency, including expertise in administrative,competition and consumer law.
- Admission as a practitioner, however described, of the High Court or theSupreme Court of an Australian State or Territory is essential(you are required to hold a current Australian practisingcertificate).
- Tertiaryqualifications in relevant field(s).

To findout more about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit.

Salary: Totalreward (including superannuation) from $285,996

ContactOfficer: Kate Reader,

ApplicationsClose: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 30 August2026

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📌 Deputy General Counsel, SES Band 1, Specialist Advice and Services,/177) (Adelaide)
🏢 Australian Competition And Consumer Commission
📍 Adelaide