Business Intelligence Officer – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769971
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Business Intelligence Officer
- Position Number: NSSG/02985/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra
- Salary: $99,733 – $112,431
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) is one of the world’s most advanced warships, and the project is
Australia’s largest shipbuilding project. The HCF program provides the foundation for Continuous
Naval Shipbuilding and is bringing together global expertise from the UK, USA, Canada, Europe,
and Australia to solve complex design and construction challenges.
The HCF program has introduced new approaches to Defence project and engineering
management. Whilst built on traditional systems engineering and contract management
approaches, Defence and the shipbuilding industry are evolving to meet the demands associated
with growing and sustaining a skilled, sovereign workforce.
As a member of Team Hunter, you will be contributing to a high-impact, national capability, while
fostering innovation and collaboration, and demonstrating decisive leadership. As an Australian
Public Servant in Defence, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous
conditions, and a competitive remuneration package, including 15.4% superannuation, as outlined
in the Defence Enterprise Agreement
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
Deliver innovative, high-quality business intelligence products, including dashboards and
reports, to support informed program decision-making.
Maintain and continuously improve the Branch Business Management System, including
process maps, standard operating procedures, and governance documentation.
Develop and document business processes in consultation with stakeholders to support the
effective retention and continuity of corporate knowledge.
Produce insightful analytical briefs using relevant systems and tools.
Apply sound judgement, initiative, and strong organisational skills to manage competing
priorities, mitigate risk, and contribute to strategic planning activities.
Provide accurate, timely, and well-reasoned advice on business intelligence activities in
accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and governance frameworks.
Communicate analytical insights clearly through effective written and verbal engagement
with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Build and sustain productive stakeholder relationships through workshops, briefings, and
consultation to support compliance and continuous improvement.
Contribute positively to a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
Duties
- The Role
- The APS6 Business Intelligence Officer operates under broad direction to design, manage, and
- continuously improve complex business intelligence processes within an integrated workforce
- program. The role is responsible for maintaining the Branch Business Management System (BMS)
- and for providing timely, accurate, and well – reasoned advice to support evidence – based
- decision making.
- The position works both independently and collaboratively to build and sustain strong stakeholder
- relationships, while supporting the protection, retention, and continuity of critical program
- knowledge. In close consultation with internal and external stakeholders, the APS6 develops high
- quality analysis, documentation, and business processes that underpin effective corporate
- knowledge management.
- The role requires sound professional judgement, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and
- the initiative to manage competing priorities, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with program
- procedures, relevant legislation, government decision making requirements, and Defence’s
- mission and policy objectives.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
How to Apply
Position Contact HCF Workforce Team, Please Email
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=28AE062E-1E48-4454-E7D4-ECF32A8BD
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