- Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
- Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
- Do you want to help lead and inspire a newly formed, diverse, dedicated and high performing team with a focus on First Nations' consumers?
Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the First Nations Coordination, Outreach and Advocacy Manager
As the First Nations Coordination, Outreach and Advocacy Manager you will deliver work on our First Nations enduring priority relating to conduct in breach of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) as well as:
- Mentoring and guiding junior employees, including First Nations employees, in their APS career journeys.
- Using your strong communication and interpersonal skills to help build, manage, and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Contributing to innovative solutions and partnering with ACCC specialists to assist in making submissions to government inquiries that impact First Nations Australians.
- Providing strategic advice, problem solving, issues management and partnering with specialist functions within the ACCC on matters impacting First Nations peoples.
- Establishing priorities, monitoring progress and working to help deliver a First Nations outreach program that ensures First Nations’ consumer and business concerns are heard.
- Achieving identified goals and deliverables, considering cultural and agency priorities.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team including promoting a culture of diversity and continuous improvement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and make decisions using professional judgement and strategic vision.
- Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for, and communicating with, First Nations peoples, particularly those residing in remote communities.
- An understanding of the ACCC’s role and functions, or the ability to quickly acquire them.
- Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent experience) are desirable in law, economics, or related fields.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How to apply
You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum)
Salary: $114,589 - $126,815 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Michael Dowers, 07 4729 2600
Applications Close: 11.00 pm (AEST), Sunday 10 March 2024