Defence Workforce Analytics & Training Strategist

Arenatechnologies; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health & wellbeing support

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

SPA Australia in Canberra is seeking a high-performing Analyst to join our defence-focused team. You will contribute to workforce planning, training analysis, and policy-driven decisions, collaborating closely with Defence, government, and industry partners on national security initiatives.

You will interpret quantitative and qualitative data, develop strategic analyses, and produce executives' briefings and reports for senior decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in defence, government, or complex operational environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with senior leaders.
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support workforce planning, modelling, and organisational design activities.
• Analyse training systems, workforce requirements, and readiness challenges.
• Collect and interpret qualitative and quantitative data for recommendations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements across Defence and government.
• Contribute to design and implementation of workforce solutions.
• Support project planning, risk management, and delivery in complex environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve program outcomes.

Skills

Workforce planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

SPA Australia in Canberra is seeking a high-performing Analyst to join our defence-focused team. You will contribute to workforce planning, training analysis, and policy-driven decisions, collaborating closely with Defence, government, and industry partners on national security initiatives.

You will interpret quantitative and qualitative data, develop strategic analyses, and produce executives' briefings and reports for senior decision-makers.