Legal Services Funding Coordinator, APS6

• 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 support the ACCC's compliance to the Legal Services Directions within our Legal Services Funding function?

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 Legal Services Funding Coordinator

As the Legal Services Funding Coordinator (LSL) you will work with established compliance and auditable processes and continue to develop compliance requirements under the Legal Services Directions and guidance notes as outlined by the Attorney-General's Department.

Working under limited direction, you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding funding matters, including consultation on estimates, requests, budgets and overspends.
• Preparing accurate and appropriately detailed reports for committees and boards, including monitoring and maintaining data for financial reporting.
• Advising and educating internal teams in relation to the Legal Services Funding function and its processes.
• Reviewing and updating process guidance to meet Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel and other statutory obligations.
• Working closely with the Legal Services Directions Compliance team.

About you

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Relevant experience in a legal/government funding environment is desirable, or the ability to quickly acquire understanding of the requirements of the Directions and learn the ACCC’s processes and systems to ensure the agency’s continuing compliance.
• The ability to show initiative and apply sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• A strong understanding of the ACCC’s roles, and the importance of activities and knowledge management across the ACCC, or the ability to quickly acquire this understanding.
• The ability to incorporate strategic thinking to lead and manage projects, identify issues and propose suitable solutions.
• The ability to work autonomously as well as work well in a high functioning team environment including leading and developing junior staff to support the achievement of deliverables.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How to apply

You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum)

Salary: APS6 $99,562 - $111,590 (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Chris Ratchford, chris.ratchford@accc.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 11 May 2025