Lawyer – Specialist Advice & Services Division (APS5/6)

About the role

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking a Lawyer to join its Specialist Advice and Services Division (SASD). This position offers the chance to work on high‑impact legal matters affecting consumers and businesses across Australia, within a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on the ACCC’s powers under legislation such as the Competition and Consumer Act 2010, Telecommunications Act 1997, Digital ID Act 2024 and Water Act 2007.
• Draft, review and settle compulsory information notices, undertakings, notifiable instruments and other legal documents.
• Contribute legal input to statutory decisions, including merger assessments, authorisations, exemptions and public inquiry reports.
• Conduct legal and policy research on complex issues and emerging frameworks, such as the new merger regime and scams prevention initiatives.
• Assist senior team members and develop professional relationships across the ACCC to deliver responsive client service.

Required profile

• Qualified legal practitioner with experience relevant to competition, consumer, telecommunications or related regulatory law.
• Ability to work both independently and under supervision, seeking guidance from senior lawyers as needed.
• Strong analytical and research skills applied to complex legal matters.
• Commitment to the ACCC’s values of collaboration, inclusion and wellbeing.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and document preparation.
• Interpretation of statutory frameworks and regulatory legislation.
• Legal research and policy analysis.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements – full‑time, part‑time or job‑share – from any capital city or Townsville.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity, including First Nations peoples and people with disability.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in emerging legal regimes and high‑profile national matters.