Business Intelligence Officer – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770993
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: Business Intelligence Officer
- Position Number: SEG/03963/26
- Classification: APS Level 5
- Closing Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Canberra, Brisbane
- Salary: $89,841 – $96,829
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The Security Incident Coordination Centre (SICC) forms part of Security Threat and Assurance
Branch, which undertakes a range of specialist enterprise security functions to protect Defence
people, information and capabilities from security threats.
The SICC is responsible for the assessment of all security reports relating to the Department’s
people, information and assets. They are responsible for providing complex protective security
advice to stakeholders to enable appropriate security controls. The SICC work closely with other
Directorates, as well as key stakeholders across Defence to ensure security incidents are
appropriately managed and mitigated.
Our Ideal Candidate
The SICC is seeking a highly motivated APS5, who can undertake data analysis to develop data
products in a variety of formats (e.g. reports, dashboards, presentations).
To be successful in this role you need to:
Have the capacity to use your initiative and solve problems;
Produce reports, dashboards and insights that support informed decision-making;
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to liaise
with internal and external stakeholders across all levels;
Have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, and
Be flexible and adaptable in your work practices, open to feedback and committed to
professional development to enhance your skills.
Duties
- The Role
- As a Business Intelligence Officer in the Security Incident Coordination Centre, you will:
- Be responsible for a broad range of activities including (but not limited to) data management,
- reporting, and analysis tasks to help the business make informed decisions;
- Manage and respond to data and reporting queries, including monitoring the group inbox and
- ensuring requests are prioritised and addressed efficiently.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand data and reporting needs, providing timely,
- accurate information, and delivering clear analysis, summaries, and actionable insights.
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.
How to Apply
Position Contact Emma Horne, 02 6192 7207
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=0299D005-13A6-E43C-E221-ED1D4F96F
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