- 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 contribute to improvements in governance processes by providing high quality administrative support to the ACCC and its committees?
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 Secretariat Officer
As a member of the Secretariat team, you will provide a high standard of administrative support to the Commission and its committees and contribute to improvements in governance processes. As the Secretariat Officer, you will:
- Provide secretariat services for a number of ACCC Committees, including specific tasks such as coordinating and scheduling, finalising agendas, finalising minutes and monitoring and updating action item registers.
- Compile papers for submission to ACCC Committees, including ensuring papers comply with the organisation’s style guide, and timely distribution of submissions to committee members.
- Support Commissioners and senior executives to ensure meetings are run effectively and that decisions are accurately recorded.
- Assist team members within the Executive Office with other tasks required to support the branch and organisation.
About you
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
- Relevant work experience in a secretariat, governance or administration role.
- A demonstrated ability to effectively:
- Plan, organise and prioritise competing work tasks in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Show strong attention to detail.
- Communicate simply, clearly and effectively in different mediums.
- Engage and work collaboratively with other people.
- Apply sound judgement, and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Use a range of office technologies and computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as records management systems and databases.
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: APS5 $89,946 - $95,374 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Max Chappell, 03 9910 9410
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 17 August 2025
