Help shape Australia’s trade remedies system The Australian Trade Remedies Commission (ATRC) is recruiting for 11 opportunities at an exciting time of reform and capability growth.

We are seeking applications from current Australian Public Service employees with expertise in economics, data analytics, regulatory investigations, law, stakeholder engagement, communications or public policy.

You will undertake challenging, meaningful work as part of a high-performing team administering Australia’s trade remedies system, including the Commission’s new safeguards function. This work supports Australian industry and affects businesses, workers and communities.

Positions are available across the APS5 to EL2 levels and are based in Canberra or Melbourne.

Safeguards leadership

- Director, Safeguards Operations and Assessment, EL2
- Director, Safeguards Inquiries, EL2

Safeguards inquiries

- Assistant Director, Safeguards Inquiries, EL1
- Senior Officer, Safeguards Inquiries, APS6

Economics and data analytics

- Assistant Director, Economic and Industry Analysis, EL1 (two positions)
- Assistant Director, Safeguards Data Analytics, EL1
- Senior Officer, Economic and Industry Analysis, APS6

Legal, communications and investigations

- Senior Legal Counsel, EL1
- Assistant Director, Safeguards Communications and Engagement, EL1
- Senior Analyst/Senior Investigator, APS5–6

Applications

Applications for the safeguards, economics, legal and communications roles close 14 October 2026.

Applications for the Senior Analyst/Senior Investigator role close 18 October 2026.

View the vacancies and apply through APS Jobs

About the Commission The Australian Trade Remedies Commission (ATRC) is a best practice regulator and a leading international trade remedies authority.



We exist to support the Australian economy by securing a level playing field for local industry by investigating and remedying unfair international trade practices including dumping, subsidies and import volume surges.

The Commission delivers against the Minister’s Statement of Expectations to ensure a more timely, effective and accessible trade remedies system, and to contribute to a Future Made in Australia.

The Commission is undergoing significant reform, including operating model improvements, legislative reform, capability uplift, and the establishment of a safeguards function.

At the Commission, you can do meaningful work that has a real impact on Australian industry and the economy, while building specialist expertise in a supportive, flexible and values-driven environment with a united culture that values trust, safety and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, encourage continuous learning, and empower staff to shape the future of a modern, best-practice regulator.

Safeguards branch The safeguards function will undertake inquiries into import surges and their impact on Australian industry, using economic analysis, legal expertise and stakeholder engagement to support government decision-making.



A safeguards mechanism is a trade remedy that allows a government to temporarily provide support to a domestic industry from a sudden surge in imports that is causing, or threatening to cause, reliable injury to that industry.

The Safeguards Branch will be a multidisciplinary, nationally significant capability responsible for delivering Australia's trade remedies safeguards framework. The branch will play a key role in strengthening Australia's trade remedies architecture and advancing the Commission's vision to be a best-practice regulator and leading international trade remedies authority. The branch will also contribute to other investigation responsibilities as required to enable Commission to operate in an agile way.

Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles. These vacancies are onsite Canberra or Melbourne based, although flexible arrangements may be considered. Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.

For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

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