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Is the ACCC Graduate Program on your wish list?We think it should be. No doubt youve started thinking about your career options for 2026 - youre probably checking out the big employers in the graduate market. We arent big, but we are kind of mighty.We are an independent statutory authority that administers the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and other Acts. We work to promote effective competition and fair trading in the marketplace to benefit consumers, business and the community, and efficiency in the delivery of certain infrastructure services.Our work impacts the lives of nearly every Australian.Why the ACCC?Were a Great Place To Work Becausewe are highly regarded for the work we dowe work on an array of different and exciting matterswe see the difference we are making in the Australian community, particularly through high-profile matters such as the NBN, electricity pricing, product safety, financial services, digital platforms, the dairy industry, criminal cartels, consumer data, digital identity and moreour culture encourages continuous development and inclusion and our people who are highly engaged and passionate about what we do. Our employee engagement score sits around 80% - thats a score most organisations can only dream ofour pay gap is about 1% - because when we find something thats broken, were good at fixing it.QualificationsIf you have tertiary qualifications, and you want the work you do to matter, we believe you could be a good fit and wed encourage you to apply. This could be from any discipline, for example:EconomicsLawData analysis and statisticsIT, computer science and technologyMathematics and engineeringFinance and accountingBusiness and governmentCommunications, public-relations and mediaArtsScience and humanities.You Will Havethe opportunity to progress to an APS5 after completion of the programchallenging rotations across the agency with opportunities to try new thingsongoing learning and development opportunitiesflexible working arrangements such as, flexible hours of work, and the option to work from home up to 3 days a weekregular opportunities to network, socialise, share experiences and develop relationshipsan entry level program team and assigned buddya workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.Want even more benefits?BenefitsIn addition to the benefits of the graduate program, as an ongoing employee of the ACCC you will also be eligible for:an attractive remuneration package, including 15.4% superannuation and annual salary reviews based on performanceExcellent Leave Benefits, Includingfour weeks of annual leave and sick leave per year (pro-rated for part time employees)the opportunity to purchase additional annual leavedegendered paid parental leaveFirst Nations cultural leave (1 day leave each year for NAIDOC, 6 days over 2 years for cultural and ceremonial purposesCultural leave of 3 days per year for essential religious or cultural obligationsoffice shutdown between the Christmas and New Year period where employees are absent from work without having to use leaveflexible working conditions and access to our flex schemeongoing career development, including chances to work in different ACCC offices, opportunities for advancement and mobility within the organisation, formal and on-the job training programs and possibilities to participate in secondments with other APS agencies.Need to know more?Check out our Graduate Opportunities page for more information, including testimonies from some of our recent graduates.How can you get involved?We thought youd never ask! Applications for our 2026 graduate program are now open. To find out more about the ACCC Graduate Program, our eligibility criteria and what we expect from our graduates, please download our candidate kit. The candidate kit will also provide you with information about the recruitment and selection process for the 2026 program.Applications close 11:00pm (AEST) Sunday 15 June 2025.Know someone who might be interested in a spot in our 2026 Graduate Program? Share this page with them you never know, you might make their career! #J-18808-Ljbffr