- 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?

Then this isthe place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impactwe can make together. We understand the responsibilities andchallenges that come with a rapid moving and ever-changingenvironment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundationof care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connectionand collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support witheach other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise thewellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously,flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best versionof you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the youwe want working alongside us.

Applicants fromdiverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.

About theNational Competition Council

TheNational Competition Council (NCC) is entering an important newphase as Australia’s independent national institution forcompetition reform. Under the revitalised National CompetitionPolicy framework agreed by Australian governments, the NCC willhelp drive a renewed national focus on productivity, economicdynamism, regulatory reform and better outcomes for consumers,businesses and the broader community.




Through theIntergovernmental Agreement on National Competition Policy and theNational Competition Policy Federation Funding Agreement, theCouncil plays a central role in assessing State and Territoryreform progress, advising on the application of the NationalCompetition Principles, undertaking thematic reviews, supportingpublic understanding of competition reform, and providingindependent advice to the Commonwealth Treasurer. This expandedwork program gives the NCC a unique opportunity to shape howcompetition policy is implemented, understood and advanced acrossAustralia.

What you willdo as the Policy Advisor

The APS6Policy Advisor supports the delivery of the Council's NationalCompetition Policy assessment, review and advisory functions.Working under the direction of an EL1, the role undertakes policyanalysis, research and report preparation while managing discretework packages.

As the Policy Advisor, you will:

- Support delivery ofannual National Competition Policy assessments.
- Analyse evidenceprovided by jurisdictions against agreed reformcommitments.
- Prepare briefingpapers, assessment reports and Council papers.
- Undertake researchand policy analysis for Treasurer-requested competitionreviews.
- Support delivery ofthematic reviews on National CompetitionPrinciples.
- Contribute todevelopment of assessment methodologies, templates andguidance.
- Prepare ministerialbriefs, correspondence and policy advice.

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

ContactOfficer: Chris Biesaga, Executive Director, The NationalCompetition Council, 0467 746 585

ApplicationsClose: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 13 September 2026

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📌 Policy Advisor,National Competition Council/172) (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Competition And Consumer Commission
📍 Canberra