Business Intelligence Officer – LWC – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770517
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Business Intelligence Officer – LWC
- Position Number: ARMY/03557/26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canungra QLD
- Future Merit Locations: Canungra
- Salary: $89,841 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: On Site (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The Land Warfare Centre trains and educates Australian Army Soldiers and Officers in the
All-Corps skills and knowledge required at the next higher rank, in order to meet Army’s need for
world-class leaders focused on winning armed conflict. The Headquarters Land Warfare Centre
team is a small but motivated and experienced cohort, comprising APS and uniformed members.
The climate within the team espouses an adult workplace environment and a respectful open
discourse between its members. Beyond the broader Defence Values, the team places large
emphasis on trust, effective communications, teamwork, innovation, flexibility, initiative and
ownership. As the Business Intelligence Officer, you will be working within the Operations Cell of
Headquarters Land Warfare Centre.
The Operations Cell consists of both ADF members and APS. The Business Intelligence Officer
will coordinate and contribute to the work of the team consistent to a work plan. They will also
provide advice and assistance on tasks and methods of completion to team members across the
Training Wings who report to Land Warfare Centre.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work with autonomy
and limited supervision and able to work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.
To be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must have:
Experience in Resource Management, finance and procurement, as they will be required to
organise their workflow and make independent decisions relating to their area of
responsibility.
They will be required to have and maintain a well-developed understanding of and
compliance to relevant legislative frameworks, government decision-making and mission and
policy requirements.
Previous experience in Australian Government resource management or financing will be
highly regarded.
Knowledge or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of Army financial and resource
management processes.
Contribute to resource and financial planning and policy development for LWC.
Experience in preparing financial reports and managing capability resources.
Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in
teamwork and group activities.
Duties
- The Role
- The Business Intelligence Officer will be a part of a high performing team in linking finances to
- capability outcomes that are strategically aligned to Government priorities. In addition, the
- Business Intelligence Officer will play a key role in Land Warfare Centre (LWC) effectively and
- efficiently using resources to deliver required outcomes.
- The role includes a range of finance, procurement, stakeholder engagement and data analysis
- tasks.
- Situated within the Land Warfare Centre – Canungra, QLD, the Business Intelligence Officer will
- operate within a close-knit team, directly supporting LWC’s training functions. They will interpret
- and provide advice within the business analysis function based on legislation, policy and
- procedures.
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 Donna Swindell, 08 7971 6272
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E1806CAB-1C33-3E7C-6A1D-ED0981508
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