Director, Strategic Insights, EL2, Data and Intelligence (EA2026/209)

Director, Strategic Insights, EL2, Data and Intelligence (EA2026/209)

• Do you wantto 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?
• Do you wantto work at a place where smart and dedicated people from allwalks of life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?
• Do you wantto be part of a team that helps shape the future ofintelligence-led regulation at one of Australia's mostinfluential regulators

Then this isthe place for you! At the ACCC, we're proud of the impactwe 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 driven by connectionand collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support witheach other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise thewellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously,flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best versionof you is the one that's true to who you are - and that's the youwe want working alongside us.

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 fromdiverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.

What you willdo as the Director StrategicInsights:

AsDirector, Strategic Insights, you will lead the development of anew capability that uses data, intelligence, research and emergingtechnologies to identify risks and opportunities across the economybefore they are widely visible. You will work on some ofthe mostcomplex and consequential issues facing consumers and businesses,leading a multidisciplinary team and influencing agency prioritiesat the highest levels. This is a rare opportunity to buildsomething new, drive innovation in regulatory practice and deliverinsights that help shape the ACCC's future regulatory, complianceand enforcement agenda.

• Establish and leada new strategic capability that helps the ACCC identifyemerging risks, market issues and potential misconduct beforethey become formal complaints, investigations or marketinterventions.
• Lead amultidisciplinary team of intelligence, analytics and otherspecialists to deliver high-impact insight products that informagency priorities and decision-making.
• Drive innovation inregulatory intelligence and detection, leveraging data,technology, artificial intelligence and new information sourcesto strengthen the ACCC's ability to identify issues earlier andrespond more effectively.
• Influencedecision-makers and build partnerships across the ACCC and withexternal stakeholders to translate insight into action andimprove regulatory outcomes.

Aboutyou

In orderto succeed in the role, you will have:

Allcandidates are expected to meet the APS Integrated LeadershipProfile (ILS) for the classification advertised. Follow the linkfor more information on the ILS. This role in particularrequires:

• Demonstratedexperience leading a specialist team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centredorganisation
• Demonstratedexperience establishing or leading capabilities that identifyemerging risks, generate strategic insight or supportoperational decision-making through the effective use ofresearch, data, intelligence, behavioural insights, technologyor other evidence sources.
• Proven ability totransform complex and often incomplete information into clearrecommendations, priorities and actions that influencedecision-makers and deliver organisational impact.
• Demonstratedsuccess leading multidisciplinary teams and building effectivepartnerships across organisational boundaries to achieve sharedoutcomes.
• Demonstratedstrategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including theability to anticipate emerging issues, identify newopportunities and manage risk in complex and rapidly evolvingenvironments.

The teamhave a mix of specialist skills and abilities to complement thebroad range of technologies we operate in support of ourmission.

Experience andqualifications in any of the disciplines below are highly desiredbut are not mandatory:

To find outmore about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit.