APS 6- Capability Analyst

Australian Department of Defence

Canberra

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 112,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Russell ACT is seeking a Capability Analyst to deliver complex written and analytical advice to support strategic decision-making. The role integrates preparedness and capability data from multiple sources to assess risks, issues and insights affecting Defence readiness.

You will engage with stakeholders, coordinate consultations, and help set preparedness requirements while contributing to Directorate workshops and forums.

Qualifications

Produce high-quality analytical reports and advice setting by applying analytical techniques.
Identify and deliver solutions to preparedness management functions in a dynamic environment.
Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support decision-making.
Communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Produce high-quality analytical reports, advice and requirements setting by applying analytical techniques.
Effectively manage all stakeholders both internal and external.
Identify and deliver solutions to preparedness management functions in a dynamic environment.
Communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical writing

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Policy understanding

Communication skills

Job description

Australian Department of Defence - Russell ACT

8d ago , from Australian Department of Defence

$99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
Russell - ACT

The Role

As a Capability Analyst, you will be required to undertake complex writing and analytical work to deliver timely, accurate and evidence-based advice to supports strategic decision-making.

The role is responsible for integrating preparedness and capability information, intelligence, and data from other sources to assess emerging risks, issues and insights that may affect Defence preparedness. You will be involved in stakeholder engagement in relation to complex or sensitive issues, and support setting preparedness requirements. You will support or represent the Directorate at stakeholder forums, participate in workshops, and coordinate consultation.

Key requirements:

Produce high-quality analytical reports, advice and requirements setting by applying analytical techniques.
Effectively manage all stakeholders both internal and external.
Identify and deliver solutions to preparedness management functions in a dynamic environment.
Communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of diverse stakeholders.

$99,733 - $112,431 + 10% BDCP + up to 15.4% Superannuation
Russell - ACT

The Role

As a Capability Analyst, you will be required to undertake complex writing and analytical work to deliver timely, accurate and evidence-based advice to supports strategic decision-making.

Key requirements:

Produce high-quality analytical reports, advice and requirements setting by applying analytical techniques.

Effectively manage all stakeholders both internal and external.

Identify and deliver solutions to preparedness management functions in a dynamic environment.

Communicate complex ideas clearly to a wide range of diverse stakeholders.

These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute directly to Defence's preparedness for current and future challenges. Successful candidates will gain exposure to enterprise-level decision-making, engagement with senior Defence leaders, and opportunities to influence strategic preparedness policy and capability outcomes.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

The Defence Preparedness Branch is responsible for leading and coordinating the preparedness function across the Defence Enterprise.

These roles offer candidates with strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills, an opportunity to work across Defence and with our Whole-of-Government partners to support preparedness. The Branch has an integrated ADF, APS and contracted workforce. The advertised roles are for the Operational Preparedness Directorate.

A merit pool may be created to fill vacancies across all the Branch's three Directorates:

Operational Preparedness Directorate

manages the preparedness requirements, assurance, analysis and reporting of the current force through the evaluation of readiness and sustainability of Defence. This preparedness function occurs through the enterprise preparedness IT tool that the Directorate develops and manages. The Directorate is responsible for providing preparedness reporting and advice to Defence senior leadership and Government.

Policy and Plans Directorate

is responsible for preparedness planning to inform all echelons of Defence, setting preparedness requirements through the Defence Preparedness Directive, the integration of preparedness across the enterprise, and the management of governance and supporting functions for the Defence Preparedness Management System.

Strategic Preparedness Directorate

manages the requirements, capability analysis, initiatives, and assurance for preparedness of the future force. The Directorate is responsible for evaluating readiness and sustainability through a strategic lens that focuses on building military capability and proficiency for future crises or conflict, while still meeting existing strategic missions and demands.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking motivated, resilient and collaborative individuals to join us to implement the Defence Preparedness Management System in response to the National Defence Strategy and military planning. To succeed in these roles, you are encouraged to challenge conventional views to facilitate and enable the development of strategic, agile and evidence-based solutions. You will have highly developed critical thinking and reasoning skills and be able to analyse complex and technical documents, identify issues, draw accurate conclusions and develop responses.

You will possess an ability to examine Australia's current geo-strategic environment, understanding implications for national and international events and issues on Defence. Applicants should have an understanding of key Defence capability, literacy of the ADF and analysis experience.

You will possess strong writing, analytical and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build constructive professional relationships with stakeholders. You will bring energy and integrity to the role and contribute to a culture that promotes a shared sense of purpose, whilst encouraging your team to make an effective contribution towards high impact outputs. Strong strategic thinking, resilience and planning skills are essential to these roles.

APS 6 Capability Analysts will be required to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly, concisely and effectively to diverse audiences, and build positive working relationships with stakeholders.

Highly developed applied conceptual thinking and reasoning skills.

High Standard of time and task management skills. Be able to work to deadlines and effectively adjust to changing priorities.

Lead analysis on quantitative and qualitative information from multiple sources to identify insights relevant to complex problems.

Build and sustain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and negotiate effectively to deliver business outcomes. Experience in risk assessment, quality analysis of mixed data sets, and insights of complex analytical problems.