Director, Mergers and Exemptions Assessment

About the role

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking a Director to lead its Mergers and Exemptions Assessment team. This senior position shapes the analysis of mergers and acquisitions that affect market structure, consumers and competition across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of professional staff in analysing competition implications of mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop strategic plans, conduct risk assessments and review legal/economic submissions.
• Collaborate with internal economists, lawyers and external agencies, including overseas competition bodies.
• Prepare communications, written recommendations for ACCC Commissioners and formal determinations.
• Represent the ACCC in discussions with industry participants, customers and competitors.
• Oversee Australian Competition Tribunal reviews and litigated merger matters.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading teams in a fast‑paced, complex, people‑centred organisation.
• Exceptional written communication skills in a regulatory context.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, law or a related discipline.
• Understanding of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, especially Part IVA, and the ACCC’s role.

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 policy decisions affecting Australia.