Senior Intelligence Analyst

The Role

The Senior Intelligence Analyst contributes to Defence's decision advantage by delivering timely, accurate and evidence-based analysis that supports strategic decision-making. Working within a highly secure environment, the role integrates intelligence, research and information from multiple sources to assess emerging risks, vulnerabilities and issues that may affect Defence capability, resilience and preparedness.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the successful applicant will apply intelligence tradecraft, critical thinking and professional judgement to complex and often ambiguous challenges. They will produce high-quality assessments, briefs and advice for senior decision-makers while contributing to the development of an emerging analytical capability supporting Defence's future operating environment and capability delivery mission.

Key requirements:

• Deliver high-quality intelligence and analytical products.
• Apply structured analytical techniques to complex problems.
• Communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.

About our Team

This position sits within the Defence Delivery Group (DDG), which is transitioning toward the future Defence Delivery Agency (DDA). The team supports Defence's mission to accelerate capability delivery while strengthening assurance, resilience and informed decision-making across the capability lifecycle. You will join a multidisciplinary team of APS employees and Defence Reservists working on complex national security, capability and strategic challenges.

The team combines expertise in intelligence, strategic assessment, preparedness, capability assurance and enterprise risk to provide integrated analysis and decision support to senior leaders. We value intellectual curiosity, analytical rigour and collaboration, and encourage continuous learning and professional growth. The role offers a unique opportunity to help shape an emerging analytical function supporting the future Defence Delivery Agency while contributing to Defence's ability to deliver safe, secure and effective capability to the warfighter.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is an intellectually curious and highly capable analyst who enjoys solving complex problems and making sense of uncertainty. They are able to identify key insights from diverse information sources, evaluate competing perspectives and produce balanced, evidence-based assessments. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong analytical, research and communication skills, along with sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and highly secure environment.

They will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders, presenting complex information clearly and contributing to team outcomes. Experience in intelligence, national security, Defence, strategic assessment, preparedness, enterprise risk or related analytical disciplines will be highly regarded, as will experience applying structured analytical techniques and intelligence tradecraft.

Security Clearance:

Prior to commencement, successful applicants will be required to undergo a psychological assessment and an extensive security clearance process. As a Positive Vetting clearance is required, applicants must be Australian Citizens; be able to account for their personal background for their whole life; and be able to demonstrate suitability to work in a high security intelligence environment.

The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers