IS&T Analyst – Department of Defence
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0770639
- Agency: Department of Defence
- Job Title: IS&T Analyst
- Position Number: DSTG/03672/26
- Classification: Position Number DSTG/03672/26
- Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Fairbairn ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Fairbairn
- Salary: $124,393 – $140,315
- Office Arrangement: On Site (DSTG Headquarters)
About Department of Defence
Project Analysis and Advice (PAA) provides support and advice on DSTG’s role in the Defence
capability acquisition process. This includes preparing and delivering briefings to DSTG senior
leaders ahead of Defence investment committees, in collaboration with subject matter experts.
PAA also prepares and assures Technology Risk Assessments (TRAs) for Defence capability
acquisition projects and contributes to Cabinet and Ministerial submissions through the provision
of evidence-based technology advice.
The team supports DSTG’s contribution to Defence capability planning by strengthening analytical
approaches, promoting consistency in advice, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work
environment aligned with Defence values.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a capable analyst who is interested in contributing to advisory work in a dynamic,
stakeholder-focused environment.
The role would suit someone who can:
Prepare clear and concise written and verbal advice for stakeholders within competing timeframes
Interpret and bring together scientific and technical information into structured, accessible advice
Apply sound judgement and use established approaches when working on tasks where guidance
may be evolving
Work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including technical experts and non-technical
audiences
Contribute to team activities while managing multiple priorities and maintaining attention to detail
Take a thoughtful and proactive approach to learning, problem solving and continuous
improvement, and adapting to change
Work in a way that reflects Defence values: Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Excellence
Duties
- The Role
- As an Innovation, Science and Technology (IS&T) Analyst, you will contribute to DSTG’s analytical
- work by supporting the development of advice on Defence capability issues. The role operates in a
- dynamic environment shaped by Defence committee timelines and competing priorities. You will
- apply sound judgement and established approaches to deliver quality outputs while working with
- others to achieve team objectives.
- Through your work, you will support the integration of science and technology into Defence
- planning, while continuing to build your analytical capability and understanding of Defence
- capability processes. You will contribute to team outputs and continuous improvement within a
- collaborative and values-based environment.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Support the coordination and development of Technology Risk Assessments for Defence
- capability acquisition projects
- Work with subject matter experts to gather, analyse and bring together technical information
- Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal advice and briefings for stakeholders within required
- timeframes
- Contribute to DSTG input into Defence committees, investment processes and capability activities
- Organise and prioritise work to meet competing deadlines
- Build and maintain effective working relationships across DSTG and Defence
- Apply established frameworks to assess technology risk and capability maturity
- Contribute to process improvements and adapt to new ways of working
- Work collaboratively in line with Defence values, supporting a respectful and inclusive team
- environment
Eligibility / Notes
- Security Clearance:
- Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
- Mandatory Qualifications:
- Degree in science, technology, engineering, or a closely related field
How to Apply
Position Contact Vivien Rolland, 02 5130 8413
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=69F8AAFB-6D6B-AB9D-9E68-ED0AAC1D
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