Economic Policy Officer

The Organisation

The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) is Australia’s peak national consumer advocacy organisation for communications working to achieve trusted, accessible, inclusive, affordable and available communications and digital services for all Australians.

As technology evolves, ACCAN aims to ensure that no consumers are left behind. ACCAN’s work covers a broad range of issues from consumer protection and communications infrastructure to digital platforms. Over the next three years, ACCAN has an opportunity to consolidate its achievements, cementing its place as a trusted, influential national leader in consumer communications issues, encompassing communications and digital services and evidence-based solutions.


Benefits & Culture

• Office in Sydney CBD, with excellent public transport options
• Hybrid working model (office and home office)
• Great opportunities for 1:1 development with experienced team

ACCAN fosters a warm and inclusive work culture, inclusive of people from diverse experiences and backgrounds, with flexible working conditions suited to its employees’ needs. ACCAN’s working model offers great opportunities for on-the-job learning with its small but experienced team of policy experts, as well as active participation in policy development and consultation.


The Role
  
The Economic Policy Officer supports the Director of Economic Regulation through analysis, research, and administration to advocate for consumers in the regulation of the National Broadband Network. Duties include:

• Analyse and summarise policy papers, regulatory documents, and economic data
• Provide administrative support including scheduling and data organisation
• Assist with consumer outreach and representation
• Provide briefings and draft reports on economic policy matters

Skills Required
  
As a recent graduate, you will have an interest in Australian consumer rights, familiarity with economic concepts, and have an aptitude for research and analysis. To be successful in this role you will be able to contribute to a variety of tasks and be willing to learn. Additionally, you have:

• General understanding of communications consumer policy issues and public policy
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills
• A commitment to social justice and consumer advocacy
• Ability to analyse data, conduct research, and interpret economic and policy documents
• Confidence to work both collaboratively and independently, including in community sector settings
• Relevant tertiary qualification, plus proficiency in ICT including Microsoft Office

ACCAN is an EEO employer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities and people from culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


If you are looking for an exciting role related to your policy, economics or political economy degree, please apply by sending your CV with a cover letter responding to the skills required section above. Alternatively, please call Debbie Jardine at NGO Recruitment (02) 8243 0570 quoting reference #1307064.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience, we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.