The key duties of the position include The Role Prepare and deliver varied intelligence assessments, briefs, and policy documents that inform Navy and national security priorities. Conduct research and analysis on threats and incidents relevant to naval force protection and security. Apply counterintelligence tradecraft and analytical methodologies to produce concise, actionable products. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to enable tailored counterintelligence support. Represent Defence at meetings and forums to advocate for counterintelligence priorities. Mentor and coach junior staff to strengthen team capability. Evaluate complex information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations. Collaborate with intelligence counterparts to integrate analysis and enhance situational awareness. Manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes. Contribute to continuous improvement and professional development initiatives. About our Team The Naval Force Protection Bureau (NFPB) is responsible for helping ensure the Royal Australian Navy meets its Force Protection requirements. We facilitate a strategic link between Defence, other Government agencies, and coalition partners for the protection of Navy assets and infrastructure critical to the Navy mission of Fight and Win at sea. NFPB's Intelligence team utilises existing intelligence products and other data to provide Navy units with tailored intelligence to their naval force protection requirements. The team will also conduct analysis and work with other Government agencies, and coalition partners on new and emerging Naval force protection related threats as well as providing support for the NFPB multi-agency domestic maritime security exercise program. Our Ideal Candidate Successful candidates will be highly motivated, adaptable and resilient in their ability to assess and propose solutions to unique scenarios. To succeed as an Intelligence Assessment Analyst in the Naval Force Protection Bureau, applicants must be able to demonstrate: Excellent judgement, problem solving skills and initiative; Ability to work independently and as a member of high-performing teams; Ability to develop productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including the ability to negotiate solutions to complex and very sensitive matters; Ability to think strategically and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment; A suitability to handle sensitive information in accordance with government security requirements; An outcomes-focused mindset, with an ability to apply innovative and flexible approaches to achieving results; Accountability under broad direction to perform and achieve complex research and analysis work within an integrated workforce; Ability to leverage your extensive knowledge, become experienced, and build professional networks to research and analyse diverse data sets, extracting value for our customers; Ability to develop and utilise your excellent verbal and written communication skills to enable clear and influential collaboration with Defence staff, Australian Government, and foreign security partners; An appetite to take on responsibility, a desire to innovate, and adaptability to a constantly shifting problem set to contribute to a culture of sharing and cooperation; An ability to effectively manage time and resources to deliver relevant and impactful outcomes for achieving both team based and individual objectives
