📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769652
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Division: of Defence Science and Technology Group. CAD’s mission is to apply and advance
- Job Title: Senior Analytical Operations Researcher
- Position Number: DSTG/02833/26
- Classification: Executive Level 1
- Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Eveleigh NSW, Rockingham WA
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $124,393 – $140,315
- Office Arrangement: On Site;Flexible (Defence is committed to supporting workplace)
About Department of Defence
The Capability Analysis and Design (CAD) MSTC is within the Human and Decision Sciences
Division of Defence Science and Technology Group. CAD’s mission is to apply and advance
Operations Research and Systemic Design methods to allow us to develop analysis based
evidence in support of key Defence decisions. The analysis techniques we use include Operations
Research; mathematical modelling and computer simulation; data analytics and statistical
analysis; Systems Engineering; and experimentation / wargaming. Our work supports the ADF in
understanding impact of decisions on the Enhanced Force-In-Being, Objective Integrated Force
and Future Integrated Force.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
Deep knowledge and experience in operations analysis, particularly analytical modelling and
simulation.
Deep knowledge, experience and interest in the domain of maritime warfare.
Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct complex operations analysis studies on systems
trade-offs, operational presence and/or effectiveness, which includes planning, managing,
conducting and reporting on study outcomes in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of analytical operations research and
analysis capability, and a proactive approach to applying innovative analytical techniques.
Strong interpersonal and liaison skills to manage both civilian, military and international
stakeholder relationships. This includes negotiating study requirements, developing
collaborative relationships and leading cross-site teams, when required.
Excellent communications skills, with the ability and confidence to write-up and present
analysis results to stakeholders in a logical, clear and influential manner.
Duties
- The Role
- Australia is rapidly transforming its Defence Force into an integrated, focused force designed to
- address Australia’s most significant strategic risks. The Operational Capability and Analysis (OCA)
- science & technology capability provides operational analysis support to inform Defence decisions
- for this transformation.
- As the Senior Analytical Operations Researcher you will support the growth of OCA’s capability in
- fit-for-purpose analytical techniques – mathematical models and simulations that can be used
- when time is short, data is sparse and computing power is limited. You will also lead analysis of
- Australian maritime warfare capability. Your analysis on topics such as system trade-off,
- operational effectiveness or presence will be used to inform Defence maritime capability decisions
- and current operations.
- To be successful, you will work closely with diverse key partners and stakeholders across DSTG,
- Defence, allied nations, industry and academia to ensure that OCA’s analytical modelling
- capability addresses current and emerging Defence priorities. You will also understand that the
- application of operations analysis to Defence problems requires the development of flexible and
- innovative approaches. You will lead analysis in the face of uncertainty of future operating
- environments and the inherent complexity of the dependencies between capabilities and effects.
- International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) is the United States regulation that controls the
- manufacture, sale and distribution of defence and space-related articles and services.
- The ITAR contains a list of “restricted” countries that are unable to access ITAR controlled
- information, and therefore we will need to know if an applicant holds dual citizenship to one of the
- restricted countries to ensure they meet the requirement to perform the role (and we do not breach
- any ITAR requirements).
- The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the growth of OCA’s capability in analytical modelling and simulation techniques
- to inform Defence decisions and optimise in-service capability.
- Leading teams to conduct operations analysis of maritime capability, which will cover topics
- such as systems trade-offs, operational presence and/or effectiveness.
Eligibility / Notes
- 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.
- Mandatory Qualifications
- The S&T5/EL1 Senior Researcher – Operations Analysis position requires:
- academic qualifications in one or more of the following related fields of research; or
- relevant vocational qualifications; or
- relevant skills and work experience.
- Ref 1297.0 ANZSRC Fields of Research 2020
- Division 46 – Information & Computing Sciences
- 4602 Artificial Intelligence
- 4606 Distributed Computing & Systems Software
- 4609 Information Systems
- Division 49 – Mathematical Sciences
- 4901 Applied Mathematics
- 4903 Numerical & Computational Mathematics
- 4905 Statistics
How to Apply
Position Contact Sandra Tavener, 02 9464 2038
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=4BC5F408-2259-538C-9843-ECF112BC42
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