- 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?

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 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 people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are not First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply via the ACCC General Employment Register on our Careers page.

Our vision for reconciliation

Our vision for reconciliation is to create a culture that embraces unity and respect between First Nations peoples and other Australians. We seek to continue to foster a positive culture that facilitates equity and also acknowledges our shared history. We seek to build meaningful relationships and overall improved accountability and ownership of by listening deeply to First Nations Peoples and supporting truth telling stories.

Our commitment to improve engagement, employment outcomes and consumer empowerment are outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Attraction, Retention & Development Strategy 2021–2024. These plans highlight the opportunities available to our First Nations employees as well as our commitment to increasing cultural competence in our workplace.

To support reconciliation, we offer unique opportunities for our for First Nations employees, including:

· Networking and sharing stories amongst our First Nations Employee Network (Mipla Tunapri).

· Up to 12 hours a month paid volunteer time for you to give back to community.

· Tailored Individual Learning Plans, should you want one.

· Additional support for external studies via our Studies Assistance Program.

· Access to coaching and mentoring with Senior Leadership.

· An active mobility register to help you to gain exposure to broader work experiences and projects across the ACCC.





· 6 days leave for First Nations employees that can used over 2 years for cultural and ceremonial purposes, and 1 day NAIDOC leave.

Benefits all employees receive include:

§ the ability to work from our offices located across Australia in all capital cities and Townsville.

§ flexible working arrangements such as part-time work, flexible hours of work, and the option to work from home up to 3 days a week.

§ access to paid study leave for tertiary education where it aligns with a course of study directly relevant to your ACCC employment.

§ access to salary sacrificing.

§ annual incremental pay advancement based on performance.

§ annual flu vaccination program.

§ one off $600 gross payment upon commencement with the agency to help in the setup of a home workstation.

§ healthy lifestyle allowance - we reimburse you up to $299.99 for items related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle in March annually.

§ flex leave and time off in lieu arrangements.

§ 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part-time employees) with the option to purchase additional annual leave.

§ 20 days personal leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time employees).

§end of year closedown between the December and January public holiday period.

§ 18 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (pro-rata for part-time employees).

§ 14 weeks of paid parental leave for secondary caregivers, building to 18 weeks over the life of the agreement (pro-rata for part-time employees).

§ 3 days cultural leave per year for essential religious or cultural obligations.

§ paid time for lactation breaks and blood donation leave.

§ paid family and domestic violence leave.

§ access to sabbatical leave after 3 years of continuous service with the ACCC.

Our commitment to increasing cultural competence and ensuring an inclusive and safe workplace include:

· A Reconciliation Network comprising of passionate employees committed to reconciliation – both First Nations and allies – that assist with development and implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan.

· A First Nations Recruitment Committee to prioritise and oversee recruitment and retention activities for First Nations people, ensuring appropriate selection methods and placements.

· A reverse mentoring program for SES and Commissioners where First Nations employees get the opportunity to mentor them.

· ACCC participating in a minimum of two Jawun placements each year.

· a learning and development suite to build cultural competence.

· Commitment to host,



promote and participate in culturally significant First Nations events including during National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC week.

To find out more about what it’s like to work with us, please let us know and a First Nations representative can contact you. They’ll share their lived experience and answer questions about what it’s really like working here.

You can also find out more on our Internet site or our LinkedIn Life page.

More insights about the ACCC’s culture can be seen in our 2025 Employee Census Highlights Report as well as our 2025 Census Action Plan.

Thank you for expressing an interest in employment at The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). Please submit an application to the First Nations Employment Register by clicking the 'Apply' button.

The First Nations Employment Register is an initiative designed to encourage and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in applying for roles at the ACCC. This register is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples as an affirmative measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. As vacancies arise, we will actively engage with the register to match candidates with opportunities that align with their skills and areas of interest.

You will be asked to provide your personal details, upload your resume and indicate the type of work you are interested in.

Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is a condition of engagement. You will be required to provide confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage if you are offered employment from the First Nations Employment Register.

To be eligible for employment at the ACCC you must not be currently serving a Commonwealth redundancy exclusion period. Candidates who are not Australian citizens will only be considered in exceptional circumstances where the specific skills required for the role are not readily available.

Notes

- Non-Ongoing Contract Restrictions- Non-ongoing contracts for General Employment Register candidates can be offered for an initial period of up to 12 months with one possible contract extension, depending on operational requirements. The maximum total contract period cannot exceed 18 months.
- Criminal Records Check – All new ACCC employees are required to undergo a criminal records check.
- Probation - A probation period will apply to any new engagement with the ACCC.

Your registration on the First Nations Employment Register will remain active until 30 June 2027. After this time you will need to renew your registration by submitting a recent application to our 27/28 register. The ACCC will review the register when needs arise to fill positions not advertised elsewhere on this site.

Please contact [email protected] or (07) 3811 9271 with any further questions.

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