The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Take the next step in your career by applying your critical thinking skills to support independent assurance across some of Australia's most complex and high profile Defence projects.
This is an opportunity to join a high performing, well established directorate where your contribution as a Capability Analyst will deliver real and meaningful impact.
As an APS 5 Capability Analyst within the Independent Assurance Review Team, your ability to provide expertise, independently analyse project documentation, collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, and provide tailored, high quality verbal and written advice to senior executives, will be critical to success.
You will assist the Capability Analyst Team Leader to implement a demanding program, working under limited direction, to oversee a range of activities and continually applying knowledge of project management, and best practice in relation to capability analytics within Defence.
If you're ready to apply your project management experience and help deliver essential assurance services that support Defence capability acquisition and sustainment, we want to hear from you.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP).
This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability.
For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team




Join the Smart Buyer and Independent Assurance Review Directorate and contribute to shaping the future of Defence capability delivery.
The directorate provides governance, oversight and assurance for some of the nation's most complex and strategically important projects.
Our Independent Assurance Review team assess' project health, identifies key risks, and offers critical recommendations to senior decision makers.
As a Capability Analyst, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment with strong professional development opportunities and pathways to grow your career.
We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, curiosity and continuous improvement, working together in-person to deliver outcomes that make a genuine difference.
Expect to be challenged, inspired and supported by an inclusive executive leadership team that values your contribution and encourages you to excel.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a Capability Analyst who can adapt to the dynamic Defence environment and changing operational priorities.
You will thrive in this role if you:
Have experience working in a project workplace, demonstrate adaptability, and consistently model professional and collaborative behaviour.




Apply critical thinking and sound judgement to analyse issues, solve problems, make informed decisions and support others in implementing solutions.
Communicate clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally, producing accurate, timely outputs that span multiple complex projects.
Demonstrate strong organisational skills and initiative, with the ability to influence stakeholders whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Have experience in, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, Defence project and assurance policies, processes and systems.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Getting to know the Department of Defence
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.
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📌 Capability Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Canberra