Principal Economist — Lead Economic Strategy & Regulation

ACCC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) seeks a Principal Economist to lead an in-house team of economists, delivering expert economic advice across competition law enforcement, merger assessments, and regulatory work. The role requires strong analytical ability, data-driven insights, and the capacity to present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Applicants should have a postgraduate economics degree and at least seven years of experience, with demonstrated

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in competition economics or understanding of relevant economic frameworks.
• Seven+ years’ experience as an economic adviser leading economic projects.
• Post-graduate degree in Economics (industrial organisation, applied microeconomics, econometrics or similar).
• Very strong communication, advocacy and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead an economics team and provide strategic economic advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of economists and model leadership behaviours.
• Provide expert economic advice and carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Analyse economic trends and forecast impacts to inform recommendations.
• Prepare papers, reports, presentations and submissions for internal and external audiences.
• Apply economic frameworks to investigations and enforcement under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.

Skills

Team leadership

Economic analysis

Data analysis

Written & verbal communication

Education

Post-graduate degree in Economics

Job description

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) seeks a Principal Economist to lead an in-house team of economists, delivering expert economic advice across competition law enforcement, merger assessments, and regulatory work. The role requires strong analytical ability, data-driven insights, and the capacity to present complex findings clearly to diverse audiences.

Applicants should have a postgraduate economics degree and at least seven years of experience, with demonstrated