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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

<ul><li>Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals newopportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facingconsumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue newand exciting pathways?</li><li>Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated peoplefrom all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?</li><li>Do you want to workin a complex and challenging field and contributespecialised legal services to Australia's Energy Regulatoras a Senior Lawyer?</li></ul> Then this is the place foryou! At the AER, we work to makeenergy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focuson ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy futurefor Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Ourhigh performing culture is built on a foundation of care,support and inclusion. It's why we're driven byconnection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledgeand support with each other freely and frequently. It'swhy we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empowerthem to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. Webelieve the best version of you is the one that's trueto who you are - and that's the you we wantworking alongside us. We valueflexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER officeslocated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-sharebasis. Applicantsfrom diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, peoplewith disability and those from different cultural backgroundsare encouraged to apply. The LegalBranch forms part of the AER's Legal, Corporate andInformation Services Division.The Legal Branch providesspecialised legal services to the AER. The AER is conferredwith regulatory functions pursuant to the Competition and ConsumerAct, the National Electricity Law and Rules, the National Gas Lawand Rules, the National Energy Retail Law and Rules. With thepending legal separation, we are increasing our corporate andgovernance legal work, including procurement and freedom ofinformation. On these corporate matters, we work closely withour ACCC colleagues. There isdiverse work in the Legal Branch, ranging from advising onadministrative decision-making, compliance and enforcement actions,litigation, and public sector corporate governance. The majority ofwork involves the provision of general legal services to assist theAER to make lawful and fully informed decisions, to comply withlegislative and policy requirements in its regulatory andadministrative activities, and to conduct litigation to enforce theenergy laws. Some positions will also require knowledge of laws andpolicies related to the corporate operation of a Commonwealthagency. The work ofthe Branch is complex and intellectually engaging. Our purpose isto work collaboratively within the AER and with its stakeholders,and to advise using a partnership approach that focusses onpractical, lawful outcomes. We will maintain our independenceof advice and ensure that we comply with our ethical andprofessional obligations as lawyers. What you willdo as theSenior Lawyer Senior Lawyers will beexpected to be able to work in and provide advice across all areasof law relevant to the work of AER, but will generally focus on oneor several areas of expertise. They will act as second counsel andsecond chair for other lawyers, and provide supervision, guidanceand mentoring to junior lawyers. A Senior Lawyer works bothindependently and, at times, under the supervision of more seniorlawyers including EL2 Principal Lawyers. Senior Lawyers arerequired to be aware of and comply with theLegal ServicesDirections, including in relation to the sourcing of externallegal services and compliance with Model Litigant obligations. Theymust also comply with any requirements of a Practising Certificatethat the candidate holds at the relevant time. SeniorLawyers generally report to an EL2 Principal Lawyer and directly tothe General Counsel when required. SeniorLawyers will perform some or all the following overall dutiesdepending on experience and the needs of the agency: <ul><li>Provide advice oneconomic regulation, administrative decision making, and otherregulatory matters under Australian energy laws, as well asinvolvement in enforcement investigations and litigation astechnical experts, administrative law issues, and statutoryinterpretation of Australian energy laws and other relatedlaws.</li><li>Provide advice onlegal policy and legislation development, including identifyingand monitoring opportunities for amendments to Australianenergy laws.</li><li>Assist with theconduct of litigation, including managing court and tribunalproceedings involving the AER, and provide assistance to theAER in the performance of its dispute resolution functions inrelation to Australian energy laws.</li><li>Negotiate and draftintergovernmental agreements that relate to the conferral ofpowers and functions on the AER under State energylegislation.</li><li>Provide advice onpublic sector corporate governance issues that arise underrelevant legislation and policies.</li></ul> As partof these overall duties, the day-to day-duties of Senior Lawyerswill involve some or all of the following: Assist inproviding advice on complex issues relating to theregulatory functions and powers of the AER, including theCompetition and Consumer Act (to the extent that it isrelevant to the work of the AER), the National ElectricityLaw and Rules, the National Gas Law and Rules, the NationalEnergy Retail Law and Rules and other relevantlegislation. <ul><li>Assist otherlawyers through the conduct of legal and related research intoroutine and complex matters relevant to the AERresponsibilities under Australian energy laws and otherrelevant legislation.</li><li>Provide legal inputfor AER determinations, publications, and information programsregarding Australian energy laws.</li><li>Workcollaboratively with ACCC colleagues, to provide advice onissues relating to the public sector corporate governanceapplicable to the AER (including those arising under the PGPA,FOI, Public Service and Privacy Acts, the Fair Work Act and WHSlegislation and the handling of confidentialinformation).</li><li>Coordinate theprovision of external legal services (including in relation tospecialist legal advice on matters including, for example,employment law and major procurements), including managingexpenditure on those services.</li><li>Develop andmaintain professional relationships at all levels within theAER to assist the AER Legal Branch to provide responsive clientservice.</li><li>Develop andmaintain professional relationships with relevant public sectorofficials in stakeholder agencies (including the AER'sportfolio Department and agencies).</li><li>Develop internalresources and provide training to staff on relevant areas ofthe law.</li><li>Supervise, train,or mentor others, including staff who are new to the work ofthe AER, including developing and providing professionaldevelopment activities for staff, second counsel and secondchair other lawyers including EL2 PrincipalLawyers.</li></ul> Aboutyou In order to succeed in the role, you will have: <ul><li>Demonstrated experience leading a teamor similar role in a fast-paced and complexpeople-centred organisation.</li><li>Admission as apractitioner, however described, of the High Court or theSupreme Court of an Australian State or Territory. You must beeligible to hold (and must maintain) a practising certificateissued in an Australian jurisdiction.</li><li>Experience as alawyer (generally 5+ years post admission orequivalent).</li><li>Ability to getacross complex legislation quickly; including a willingness toexplore, collect and harness new information.</li><li>Demonstratedexperience working under general direction when providing legaladvice.</li><li>Demonstratedability to make sound decisions and solve complex problemsthrough strong analytical and negotiation skills.</li><li>Well-versed inproviding a consistently high degree of persuasion and advocacyand working on complex and sensitive issues.</li><li>Proven experiencecollaborating effectively across teams and with people atdifferent levels, and to distil and communicating legal adviceconcisely to diverse audiences.</li><li>Excellent writtenand verbal communication skills, with the capacity to influenceand persuade, outcomes effectively.</li><li>Experience inenergy laws, administrative law and decision making, statutoryinterpretation, regulatory litigation, and/or public sectorcorporate governance issues is highly desirable.</li></ul> To findout more about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit. How toapply You willbe asked to respond to the statement of claims of no moretha n 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud ofin each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Salary:$123,702 - $153,880 per annum (plus 15.4%superannuation) ApplicationsClose: 11:00pm, Sunday, 9 November 2025

Senior Lawyer, ELL1, AER (EA2025/222)

Senior Communications Advisor / Senior Social Media Advisor, APS6, Corporate (EA2025/219) <ul> <li>Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunitiesto work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers andbusinesses and have opportunities to pursue new and excitingpathways?</li> <li>Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from allwalks of life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?</li> <li>Do you want to be part of a team that deliversintegrated communications advice and services to the agency,helping to achieve its strategic objectives and enhance its reputation with clear and effective communication in the media,and through our websites, social media, design and publishing,campaigns, speeches, employee communications and libraryservices?</li> </ul> Then this isthe place for you! At the ACCC, we're proud of theimpact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities andchallenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changingenvironment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundationof care, support and inclusion. It's why we're drivenby connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge andsupport with each other freely and frequently. It's why weprioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to workautonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believethe best version of you is the one that's true to who you are- and that's the you we want working alongsideus. We valueflexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital cityin a state or territory or Townsville and are available on afull-time, part-time or job-share basis. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply. What you will do as Senior Communications Advisor: <ul> <li>Support internal business partners and design them outcome-focused communication strategies, including the creation, delivery, and evaluation of external communications across advertising, websites, social media, andother channels.</li> <li>Prepare project and work plans detaling measurable milestones and outcomes; monitor project and work progress and manage priorities; deliver work activities within the agreed timeframes to a high standard.</li> <li>Understand and comply with existing operating policies, standards and procedures and deliver strategic advice to stakeholders on the appropriate course of action.</li> <li>Support the team'scontinuous improvement agenda, contributing to the development of new communication policies, standards and procedures, and the introduction of new tools, as well as supporting internal business partners in understanding and adopting these.</li> <li>Work in close collaboration with others to leverage expertise in the development of communication and marketing strategies and be responsive to changing stakeholder needs.</li> <li>Deliver timely and meaningful campaign reports to stakeholders, evaluating objectives, measuring activity, and providing actionable insights.</li> <li>From time to time, manage special projects such as market research programs, including procurement of providers and contract management.</li> </ul> As a Senior Social Media Advisor, you will: <ul> <li>Apply your skills and expertise to community management and content production for the ACCC's social media accounts. This may include the ACCC primary brand, National Anti-Scam Centre and Scamwatch accounts.</li> <li>Create high-quality, engaging social and multimedia content that captures attention, builds brand presence, and drives audience engagement across platforms.</li> <li>Effectively monitor and moderate social media channels to ensure community standards are upheld, respond to audience interactions appropriately, and manage potential risks in real time including escalation. This includes social media crisismanagement when required.</li> <li>Implement the ACCC's Social Media Content Strategy and Governance and Risk Framework, and ongoing development of the ACCC brand's social tone of voice.</li> <li>Engage in social listening activities to provide insights to the immediate branch andbroader agency about competition and consumer issues and recommendations for communications responses.</li> <li>Work with senior executive leaders to harness opportunities for social media to promote the ACCC's strategic direction and goals and communicate complex information in a compelling way.</li> <li>Assist in the delivery of specific online projects, campaigns and digital advertising, including using social media during key events (for e.g. speeches and media conferences).</li> </ul> About you: As a Senior Communications Advisor, you will have: <ul> <li>A demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective strategic communications plans.</li> <li>Experience adapting, editing and writing content, in accordance with house style, and ensuring content is engaging, accurate, relevant and accessible.</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to effectively engage, influence and work collaboratively with others, including the ability to influence and inform people at all levels in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of new workflow processes, channel and content strategies, and communications policies (for example, brand policy).</li> <li>Experience with managing external suppliers and contracts including experience critiquing creative concepts across a variety of communications, including web, social and advertising.</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in digital media, communications, marketing or public relations (preferred but not mandatory).</li> </ul> As a Senior Social Media Advisor, you will have: <ul> <li>The ability to write succinctly and clearly, understand the communication needs of target audiences and communicate in plain English.</li> <li>Experience in using distinct tone of voice and brand personality in written mediums.</li> <li>Background in managing social media communities and channels, including graphic and video content creation, response management and moderation.</li> <li>Effectively plan, organise and prioritise a demanding workload including the development and use of content calendars.</li> <li>Effectively engage and work collaboratively with senior executive leaders and all other levels.</li> <li>Experience with social media management and listening tools, and creative and video production tools such as Canva.</li> <li>Tertiary qualifications in digital media, communications, marketing or public relations (preferred but not mandatory).</li> </ul> To find out more about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit. How to apply You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 600 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). Salary: $99,562- $111,590 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation) Applications Close: 11.00pm (AEDT), Sunday 9th November 2025

Senior Communications Advisor / Senior Social Media Advisor, APS6, Corporate (EA2025/219)

Assistant Director, Employee Relations, EL1 (EA2025/228) <ul> <li>Do you want towork at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities towork on some of the biggest issues facing consumers andbusinesses and have opportunities to pursue new and excitingpathways?</li> <li>Do you want towork at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walksof life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?</li> <li>Do you want to work in a Human Resources team thatprovides professional corporate services and information forthe AER?</li> </ul> Then this is theplace for you! At the AER, we work to make energyconsumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring asecure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as ittransitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture isbuilt on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It'swhy we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing ourskills, knowledge and support with each other freely andfrequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of ourpeople and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly andcourageously. We believe the best version of you is the onethat's true to who you are - and that's the youwe want working alongside us. We valueflexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER officeslocated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney are available on a full-time, part-time or job-sharebasis. Applicants fromdiverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply. What you will doas the Assistant Director, EmployeeRelations: <ul> <li>Establish and deliverthe framework for conduct and performance management. Thisincludes developing a suit of toolkits andtemplates.</li> <li>Provide high-leveladvice and case management of formal employee relationsmatters, including highly sensitive and complex matters. Thisincludes, where required, managing formal investigations, andrepresenting the AER to external parties such as Comcare andthe Fair Work Commission.</li> <li>Partner with the AERCapability team and AER managers to identify and deliver onopportunities to support individual employees'professional development.</li> <li>Review, develop andmaintain people policies, industrial instruments and proceduresto support the Enterprise Agreement and the AER.</li> </ul> Aboutyou In order tosucceed in the role, you will have: <ul> <li>Demonstratedunderstanding and application of HR frameworks (legislation,strategies, policies, guidance, systems and practices)regarding employee relations, performance management, complexhealth and case management, and formalinvestigations/procedures.</li> <li>Effectiveinterpersonal and communication skills, including the abilityto coach, consult, negotiate and collaborate effectively with avariety of stakeholders, with varying knowledge levels, tofacilitate positive outcomes.</li> <li>Relevant tertiaryqualifications in psychology, human resources, AHRIaccreditation and/or equivalent relevantexperience.</li> </ul> Thefollowing job specific criteria are also highlydesirable: <ul> <li>Recentexperience within the APS setting managing performance,conduct, complex health, case management and formalinvestigations/procedures.</li> </ul> To find outmore about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit. You will beasked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the CandidateKit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are mostproud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum). ApplicationsClose: 11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday, 9 November 2025

Assistant Director, Employee Relations, EL1 (EA2025/228)

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Senior Lawyer, ELL1, AER (EA2025/222)

Senior Communications Advisor / Senior Social Media Advisor, APS6, Corporate (EA2025/219)

Assistant Director, Employee Relations, EL1 (EA2025/228)

Assistant Director, Employee Relations, EL1 (EA2025/228)

Assistant Director, Employee Relations, EL1 (EA2025/228)

Senior Lawyer, ELL1, AER (EA2025/222)

Senior Lawyer, ELL1, AER (EA2025/222)