Director – Mergers and Exemptions Assessment

About the role

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking a senior leader to head its Mergers and Exemptions Assessment team. You will guide a group of professionals in analysing the competition implications of mergers and acquisitions that affect Australian markets, consumers and competitors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a skilled team to evaluate merger proposals and assess their impact on market structure.
• Develop strategic plans, conduct risk assessments and review legal/economic submissions.
• Collaborate with internal economists, lawyers and external agencies, including overseas competition bodies.
• Prepare written recommendations, determinations and communications for ACCC Commissioners and industry participants.
• Represent the ACCC in discussions with customers, competitors, industry groups and other government agencies.
• Oversee Australian Competition Tribunal reviews and litigated merger matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast‑paced, complex, people‑centred organisation.
• Strong written communication skills in a regulatory context.
• Tertiary qualification in economics, law or a related discipline.
• Ability to quickly acquire a deep understanding of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, especially Part IVA.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements – full‑time, part‑time or job‑share from any capital city or Townsville.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing and autonomous work.
• Opportunity to influence major competition decisions affecting the Australian economy.