Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)

ACCCelerate your career!
Contribute to the welfare of consumers, business and the wider Australian community by joining the agency responsible for promoting competition, fair trade and consumer protection – the ACCC.

Employees of the ACCC may also work for the Australian Energy Regulator – the national energy market regulator.

We employ over 800 staff nationally with offices in each state and territory.

What we offer ACCC graduates:

  • Become part of a high profile, professional public service agency which contributes to Australia’s economic wellbeing and quality of life
  • Work in a national agency applying and developing their skills and knowledge
  • Provide input to decisions with far-reaching economic and legal implications
  • Develop a strong foundation for a rewarding and challenging career.

Our graduates undertake three rotations through different areas of the organisation during a 10 month program. This includes an interstate rotation, typically in the second rotation. Rotations occur in our Enforcement and Compliance Division, Regulatory Affairs Division, Mergers and Acquisitions Group or Adjudication Branch.

Some benefits ACCC graduates enjoy are:

  • a competitive salary package starting at approximately $54,000 (plus super) and increasing across the program
  • extensive on-the-job–learning, formal training and guidance from a Buddy
  • career advancement
  • an exciting, relevant and ethical workplace 
  • flexible working conditions, with the option to purchase leave in addition to four weeks annual leave
  • access to a healthy lifestyle reimbursement scheme
  • assistance with further tertiary study through paid study leave and reimbursement of some fees following completion of the program.

 

Seeking
Graduates with:

  • A genuine interest in industry regulation, competition policy and consumer protection
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • A desire to work in a dynamic environment 
  • The ability to contribute to a team
  • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Degrees/disciplines
We recruit graduates from all disciplines, particularly: Economics, Law, Finance, and Public Policy.

How to apply
For Graduate opportunities visit:
www.accc.gov.au/gradjobs

 


Program & deadlines
Register an expression of interest online on our 2013 Graduate Register for information. 


Citizenship/residency requirements
Australian citizenship ONLY


Additional eligibility requirements

  • At minimum, a recent three-year university degree.
  • Ability to attend a week of orientation in Canberra in February 2013.

Position locations
Majority of positions will be located in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Positions in other offices made according to staffing requirements. 

Further information
grad.jobs@accc.gov.au
03 9290 1959


 

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