Assistant Director, Data and Intelligence Strategy, EL1, Data, Digital and Technology (EA2026/192)

ACCC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCC is seeking an Assistant Director to lead a team and uplift data and AI capability across the agency. You will draft policies, guidance, and communications, and present papers to senior decision-making bodies. Strong leadership, governance experience and strategic thinking are essential.

Salary range in Australia’s public sector is reflected in the posted numbers, with a focus on collaboration, inclusion and flexible work arrangements across capital cities and regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a project team in a large, complex public sector organisation.
• Experience in data/AI governance and management.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly across forums and with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of professionals, role modelling leadership behaviours and fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Draft data and AI related policies, procedures and guidance material, plus communications (e.g. intranet articles, presentations).
• Draft and present papers to internal decision-making and advisory bodies (Data Strategy Program Board, Data, Information & Security Committee, AI Steering Group and Executive Management Board).
• Provide strategic input into projects involving data and AI across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data & AI governance

Communication

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 lead work that uplifts data and AI capability across the agency and drives systemic improvements through the delivery of our Data and AI Strategy?

• 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 lead work that uplifts data and AI capability across the agency and drives systemic improvements through the delivery of our Data and AI Strategy?

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 Assistant Director

• Lead a team of professionals, role modelling our leadership behaviours, supporting a professional and collaborative working environment, coaching, giving continuous feedback, resolving conflict and facilitating career development.
• Draft data and AI related policies, procedures, and guidance material, as well as associated communications (e.g. intranet articles, presentations, etc).
• Draft and present papers to various internal decision-making and advisory bodies (e.g. the Data Strategy Program Board, the Data, Information & Security Committee, AI Steering Group and the Executive Management Board).
• Provide strategic input into various projects – both within and beyond the Data & Intelligence Branch – that relate to ways of working with data and AI.

About You

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

• Demonstrated experience leading a project team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
• Experience in data/AI governance and/or management.
• Ability to think strategically, research, investigate and analyse complex issues to develop solutions and make recommendations.
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply, clearly and effectively in different forums, to engage collaboratively with line area teams, and to develop and maintain effective internal and external networks.

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

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

Contact Officer: Steph Homewood, 0413991951

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 27 September 2026