Lead Economist, Competition & Regulation

ACCC; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 148,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking a Principal Economist to lead our in-house economics team, shaping competition law enforcement, merger assessments, and market regulation. The role requires senior economic analysis, strategic guidance, and high-caliber written work.

You will provide economic advice and insights across investigations and regulatory work, coordinating with colleagues to deliver robust assessments while maintaining a strong emphasis on clarity

Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree in Economics relevant to competition economics.
• Seven or more years of experience as an economic adviser.
• Experience leading an economics team in a large organisation.
• Solid knowledge of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong presentation, advocacy and influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of economists and provide professional economic leadership.
• Provide expert economic advice and carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Analyse trends and forecast impacts to inform recommendations.
• Prepare papers, reports, presentations and submissions for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate across teams to apply economic frameworks in investigations and enforcement.

Skills

Leadership

Economic analysis

Communication

Policy advice

Team management

Education

Post-graduate degree in Economics

Job description

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking a Principal Economist to lead our in-house economics team, shaping competition law enforcement, merger assessments, and market regulation. The role requires senior economic analysis, strategic guidance, and high-caliber written work.

You will provide economic advice and insights across investigations and regulatory work, coordinating with colleagues to deliver robust assessments while maintaining a strong emphasis on clarity