Senior Manager, EL1, National Competition Council (EA2026/202)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Job summary

The National Competition Council (NCC), operating under the ACCC MoU, seeks a Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Education to lead its national engagement, education and communications program from Canberra. You will drive strategic engagement, craft educational content and coordinate public consultations for Reviews and Council work.

Role requires leadership experience, strong policy and communication skills, and the ability to manage relationships with senior government and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement, communications or public policy programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strategic engagement and communication plans.
• Experience managing relationships with senior government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly.
• Experience working in a Commonwealth, State or Territory policy environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Council's stakeholder engagement strategy under the Intergovernmental and Federation Funding Agreements.
• Lead public education and advocacy on competition and productivity-enhancing reform.
• Prepare communication strategies, educational materials, web content, speeches, publications and digital content.
• Coordinate public consultation for reviews, annual assessments and other Council work.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Public Policy

Communications

Strategic Planning

Government Relations

Team Management

Policy Analysis

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 a team of professionals that develops and implements strategies that build understanding of National Competition Policy, strengthen relationships with governments and key stakeholders, and promote informed, evidence-based discussion on competition reform while maintaining the Council's independence.

Then this is the place for you!

At the National Competition Council (NCC), we take pride in our collective contribution. We foster a high-performing culture grounded in care, inclusion and mutual support. We encourage connection, collaboration and knowledge sharing, while empowering our people to work independently, flexibly and with confidence. We value authenticity and encourage everyone to bring their best self to the NCC. NCC staff are employed through the ACCC under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and work as dedicated members of the NCC. The role’s responsibilities, priorities and professional focus are dedicated to supporting the NCC and its Council members.

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 Senior Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Public Education, leads the Council's national engagement, education and communications program.

As The Senior Manager, You Will

• Develop and implement the Council's stakeholder engagement strategy under the Intergovernmental and Federation Funding Agreements.
• Lead public education and advocacy on competition and productivity-enhancing reform.
• Prepare communication strategies, educational materials, web content, speeches, publications and digital content.
• Coordinate public consultation for reviews, annual assessments and other Council work.

About You

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

Role

All candidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised. Follow the link for more information on the ILS. This role in particular requires:

• Demonstrated experience leading a team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
• Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement, communications or public policy programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop strategic engagement and communication plans.
• Experience managing relationships with senior government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly.
• Experience working in a Commonwealth, State or Territory policy environment is highly regarded.

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

Salary

EL1 $127,908 - $141,555 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer

Chris Biesaga, Executive Director, The National Competition Council, 0467 746 585

Applications Close

11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday 25th October 2026