Assistant Director - Intelligence Policy

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW); Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) in Canberra requires a skilled leader to oversee intelligence services within a Canberra-based office. The role focuses on managing classified information handling and connecting intelligence outputs to policy decisions.

You will lead a team, maintain rigorous processes, and establish trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders to shape strategic guidance for the department’s portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver intelligence services and maintain team processes in accordance with classified information handling requirements.
• Build and sustain strong internal and external relationships to understand stakeholder intelligence needs and position the team as a trusted source of strategic advice.
• Analyse, synthesise and communicate intelligence and contextual information from diverse sources to explain the geostrategic and national security environment, including implications, risks and opportunities for DCCEEW’s portfolio.

Job description

Noting the regular requirement to engage in classified materials, this role is Canberra-based and is well-suited to individuals who enjoy working in an office environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver intelligence services and maintain team processes in accordance with classified information handling requirements.
• Build and sustain strong internal and external relationships to understand stakeholder intelligence needs and position the team as a trusted source of strategic advice.
• Analyse, synthesise and communicate intelligence and contextual information from diverse sources to explain the geostrategic and national security environment, including implications, risks and opportunities for DCCEEW’s portfolio.