Full time
Posted 10/04/2025
Closed 24/04/2025
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Business and Intelligence Officer to join the Space Systems Branch Business Operations Team.
The APS 6 Business and Intelligence Officer will support the Business Operations Manager with Human Resource management, Workforce planning, and other ad-hoc administrative support.
You will have a highly organised and detail oriented nature, along with possessing an ability to manage, competing priorities as this will be key to enabling delivery of the required business outcomes.
About our Team
Space Systems Branch acquires and sustains Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and GPS systems, and is a trusted advisor of SATCOM systems for the Australian Defence Organisation. SATCOM Systems Program Office within Space Systems Branch operates in a high-tempo and dynamic environment.
The team comprises professionals from various disciplines including project management, engineering, commercial and logistics. This multi-disciplinary team is composed of highly-skilled and motivated Australian Public Service, ADF and contracted personnel. The team works from Brindabella Park Offices in Canberra and maintains close collaboration with other parts of Defence and other government agencies.
The successful applicants will be part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of APS, ADF and contracted support to ensure the SATCOM and GPS capabilities are supported in accordance with operational requirements, budget and service agreements.
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in performing the following duties as a requirement of this role:
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers