- Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals current 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 lead a team of professionals that develops and implements strategies that build understanding of National Competition Policy, strengthen relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and promote informed, evidence-based discussion on competition reform while maintaining the Council's independence.

Then this is the place for you! At the National Competition Council (NCC), we take pride in our collective contribution. We foster a high-performing culture grounded in care, inclusion and mutual support. We encourage connection, collaboration and knowledge sharing, while empowering our people to work independently, flexibly and with confidence.

We value authenticity and encourage everyone to bring their best self to the NCC. NCC staff are employed through the ACCC under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and work as dedicated members of the NCC. The role’s responsibilities, priorities and professional focus are dedicated to supporting the NCC and its Council members.

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 as the Senior Manager The Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Education, leads the Council's national engagement, education and communications program.

As The Senior Manager, You Will

- Develop and implement the Council's stakeholder engagement strategy under the Intergovernmental and Federation Funding Agreements.

- Lead public education and advocacy on competition and productivity-enhancing reform.





- Prepare communication strategies, educational materials, web content, speeches, publications and digital content.

- Coordinate public consultation for reviews, annual assessments and other Council work.

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

Role

All candidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised. Follow the link for more information on the ILS.

This role in particular requires:

- Demonstrated experience leading a team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.

- Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement, communications or public policy programs.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to develop strategic engagement and communication plans.

- Experience managing relationships with senior government, industry and community stakeholders.

- Sound judgement and ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly.

- Experience working in a Commonwealth, State or Territory policy environment is highly regarded.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply

You’ll be asked to upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and respond to the following 2 behavioural questions with a maximum response of 300 words per question.

- Tell us about a campaign, initiative or communications program you led to build understanding or support for an issue. What was your approach, and how did you assess its impact?

- Describe a time when you developed and implemented a stakeholder engagement strategy for a complex or contested issue. How did you identify and prioritise stakeholders, tailor your approach, manage competing interests and measure the outcome?

Salary: EL1 $127,908 - $141,555 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Chris Biesaga, Executive Director, The National Competition Council, 0467 746 585

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday 25th October 2026

📌 Senior Manager,National Competition Council/202) (Melbourne)
🏢 ACCC
📍 Melbourne