Senior Intelligence Assessment Analyst

The Role

Defence’s Security Threat and Assurance Branch is seeking talented and motivated individuals to join a high-performing team, protecting Defence’s people, information, assets, and capabilities. You will deliver priority activities for Defence, undertaking work that is complex, challenging and sensitive. 

Under limited direction, you will perform various roles across intelligence, case management, policy, and support to other government agencies. You will also be required to manage and develop junior staff members. Tasks may include developing intelligence products, preparing briefs, and developing governance frameworks that underpin Defence’s counterintelligence posture. You will lead engagement with stakeholders across Defence, the National Intelligence Community and international partners.

This role is Canberra based and some interstate travel may be required. A Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV 1) security clearance is required to commence this role; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting (PV) security clearance.

About our Team

The Directorate of Security and Counterintelligence forms part of Security Threat and Assurance Branch and undertakes a range of specialist enterprise-wide security functions to protect Defence people, assets, information and capabilities from security threats. The Directorate is responsible for detecting and mitigating insider threats and counterintelligence issues and providing timely security intelligence and threat advice to the Defence enterprise. The Directorate comprises of both Australian Defence Force and APS staff and undertakes close liaison with other government agencies on investigations, services requests for information from across the National Intelligence Community, and supports the Australian Government Contact Reporting Scheme. 

Our Ideal Candidate

The role is suited to people who embody a positive can-do attitude, are comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Emotional intelligence, initiative, dedication, curiosity, and the highest levels of personal accountability and integrity define our ideal candidate.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills and experience in:

• Applying initiative, sound judgement and critical thinking to resolve issues and support decision making through research and analysis;
• People management skills to build cohesive, high-performing teams;
• Leading stakeholder engagement by identifying, anticipating and responding to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to negotiate and achieve operational outcomes;
• Applying an understanding of Defence’s strategic environment, and Australian Government and Defence security principles, policies, legislation and controls to identify, assess, and mitigate security threats; and,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.

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