Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 141796

Location

ACT

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

Classification

APS Level 6 - $99,734.00 and $111,701.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Contact Officer

Niccola Hardaker on 02 6229 3568 or niccola.hardaker@homeaffairs.gov.au

Office Arrangements

Hybrid; Onsite - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill 1 immediate position/s.

Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Business Enabling Services | Security Branch | Security Intelligence and Coordination

Threat Management and Intelligence actively collects, evaluates and analyses information to assess the capability and intent of hostile threat actors. Threat actors may seek to do harm to Home Affairs personnel or assets and have origins from organisations or individuals. Threat Management and Intelligence provide assessments, advice and ongoing threat monitoring in order protect Home Affairs from external and insider threat, enable informed decision making and to mitigate security risk.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

Our ideal candidate

• A capable intelligence analyst with a strong understanding of threat assessment
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work across broad and shifting daily tasks

Duties and responsibilities

• Drive intelligence direction and collection planning to support threat analysis
• Provide support to specialist and/or strategic advice to internal and external stakeholders, the Executive on complex security threat matters
• Conduct operational assessments of security incidents and reporting
• Ensure a constant delivery of timely, accurate and relevant security threat product to inform the executive and policy
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and other relevant legislative requirements, industry standards and better practice models

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through Home Affairs' recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing data on 19/07/2026 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT - Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application, you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this intelligence role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the threat assessment role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number - 141796 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level Standards relevant to the classifications you are applying to. It may also be useful to the Integrated Leadership System information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​ The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Positive Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

• ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
• Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

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Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

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