Analyst, APS4/5, Mergers and Exemptions Assessment (EA2026/213)

ACCC; Canberra; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is actively seeking APS4/APS5 analysts in Canberra to support merger analysis and competition assessments, shaping recommendations for market outcomes. Roles emphasize economic, legal or data analysis and collaborative stakeholder engagement with government and industry partners.

As an APS5 level, you will work with increasing responsibility, contribute to policy discussions, and benefit from flexible arrangements allowing work from

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law or similar fields.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and competition analysis of mergers and present recommendations.
• Carry out economic, legal or data advice and analysis.
• Conduct consultations with market participants and manage stakeholders.
• Liaise with Australian Government agencies and overseas competition bodies about ACCC’s mergers or competition exemptions work.
• Assist with the review of ACCC decisions by the Australian Competition Tribunal, including preparation of instructions for the ACCC’s lawyers and liaison with expert consultants.

Skills

Economic analysis

Data analysis

Research skills

Team collaboration

Work prioritisation

Education

Economics or Law degree

Job description

• 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?
• Do you want to undertake competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries and present recommendations that directly impact market structure and consumers?

• 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?
• Do you want to undertake competition analysis of mergers across a wide range of industries and present recommendations that directly impact market structure and consumers?

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 all 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 First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do as the Analyst

• Undertake assessments and competition analysis of mergers or conduct authorisation applications across a wide range of industries, and present that analysis in recommendations to ACCC Commissioners and Senior Managers.
• Carry out economic, legal or data advice and analysis.
• Conduct consultations with market participants and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Liaise with other Australian Government agencies and overseas competition and consumer agencies about the ACCC’s mergers or competition exemptions work.
• Assist with the review of ACCC decisions by the Australian Competition Tribunal, including preparation of instructions for the ACCC’s lawyers and liaison with expert consultants.

APS5 Analysts typically work with more responsibility and autonomy and sometimes are responsible for tasks with limited oversight of senior staff. In addition, APS5 Analysts typically have some experience in similar or other relevant roles and have developed transferable skills that would help them succeed in the role.

About You

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

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law or similar fields.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise a demanding workload.

In Addition, The APS5 Role Requires

• At least one year, and preferably two, of relevant work experience after graduating from relevant tertiary qualifications, which may include working:
• Within an economic context that required providing economic advice, recommendations or analysis.
• Professionally within a legal context that required undertaking legal analysis or drafting.
• As a data analyst, particularly with a focus on contributing to economic or market analysis.
• For a government entity or a non-profit organisation in a position that required conducting research, drafting or contributing to the development of policy, or the interpretation or application of Australian legislation.
• Within a regulatory context as an investigator/analyst or compliance officer.
• In an academic context relevant to competition or consumer protection law or related field.

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

Salary

APS4 $83,383 - $90,535 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

APS5 $93,004 - $98,617 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Lavinia de Havilland, [phone]

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT), Sunday 8 November 2026