Intelligence Analyst

NSW Fair Trading; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

NSW Fair Trading is seeking an Intelligence Analyst to join the Intelligence unit within the Regulatory Intelligence, Data & Insights branch in Parramatta. Hybrid work arrangements support flexible delivery.

You will produce timely intelligence products, analyse high-risk consumer, business and regulatory activities, identify trends, present clear advice to diverse audiences, and collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen regulatory insight.

Qualifications

• Experience in an intelligence environment or a similar analytical role.
• Ability to research, analyse and interpret information to support decisions.
• Clear written and verbal communication tailored to audiences.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, accurate intelligence products to support decision-making.
• Undertake projects on high-risk consumer, business and regulatory activities.
• Identify trends and issues in high-risk industries to target activity.
• Use data extraction software and analytical tools to create intelligence products.
• Prepare clear technical advice and present to diverse audiences.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen capability.

Skills

Intelligence environment experience

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Tools

Data extraction software

Analytical systems

Job description

Intelligence Analyst Branch & Division: Strategy, Policy & Delivery / Regulatory Intelligence, Data & Insights Location: Parramatta / Hybrid Employment type: Ongoing Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary: $116,981–$129,492 per annum + super Do you want to make a difference to the NSW community? NSW Fair Trading is looking for an Intelligence Analyst to join the Intelligence unit within the Regulatory Intelligence, Data & Insights branch.

Be Part of the Future of Fair Trading At NSW Fair Trading, we’ve been on an exciting journey of transformation — reimagining how we deliver for the people and communities of NSW.

Through our recent organisational realignment, we’ve built a new operating model designed to put customers at the centre of everything we do, strengthen our regulatory impact, and enable our people to thrive.

We’re creating a more modern, responsive and risk-based Fair Trading — one that understands the needs of people and businesses, embraces collaboration and innovation, and delivers better outcomes across the rental, strata, property and consumer markets we serve.

This next phase brings new and exciting opportunities to join us in shaping “the new way” — where you can help design smarter regulation, improve customer experiences, and make a real difference for the people of NSW.

If you’re someone who:

• Thinks deeply about the needs of people and communities
• Is motivated by great outcomes, not just processes
• Wants to be part of an organisation that’s transforming how regulation works ...then there’s a place for you in our future.

Join us as we build a Fair Trading that’s fit for the future — one that’s customer-centred, evidence-driven, and proudly focused on public value.

About the team

The Intelligence unit is a specialist team that produces tactical, operational and strategic intelligence to identify high-risk regulatory activity.

We support evidence-based compliance and enforcement decisions that protect consumers, businesses and communities across NSW.

The role includes hybrid working arrangements.

Your day-to-day

• Produce timely, accurate and outcomes-focused intelligence products using the intelligence cycle to support tactical, operational and strategic decision-making.
• Undertake intelligence and analytical projects relating to high-risk consumer, business and regulatory compliance activities.
• Identify and analyse emerging trends and issues in high-risk industries to help target compliance and enforcement activity.
• Use data extraction software, analytical systems and data manipulation techniques to interpret information and create intelligence products.
• Prepare clear technical advice and present complex intelligence to audiences with different levels of knowledge and experience.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and state, federal and other regulatory, law-enforcement and intelligence bodies.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to colleagues to strengthen intelligence capability across the team.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate

• Experience working in an intelligence environment or a similar analytical role, with knowledge of the NSW regulatory setting.
• A strong understanding of tactical and strategic intelligence, including the ability to prepare intelligence assessments and reports.
• The ability to research, critically analyse and interpret information, identify relationships and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts in plain English and tailor advice to different audiences.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• An understanding of relevant legislative and policy requirements, or the ability to quickly develop this knowledge.
• Foster a collaborative team culture by sharing expertise, supporting colleagues, and promoting a one-team approach to delivering outcomes.

Essential requirements

• Appointment and ongoing assignment may be subject to mandatory pre-employment and ongoing probity screening in accordance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.
• Ability to obtain and hold baseline security clearance to a PROTECTED level.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 116981 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Francis wen via [e-mail].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: 15th October, 2026 (at 9:59am)

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The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here .

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If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or [e-mail] .

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