Risk and Intelligence Officer (Affirmative measure – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment)

This vacancy is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. This initiative helps to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed in the APS, to better reflect the diversity of the Australian community.

We are seeking experienced and committed Risk and Intelligence Officers to join our Compliance and Engagement group. You will operate with a high degree of independence, applying advanced analytical skills, critical thinking, and professional judgement to deliver complex and high quality outcomes. You will lead pieces of work, provide guidance to others, and contribute to strategic decision making. You will demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement, uphold APS Values, and foster a collaborative and high performing team setting.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our group in a variety of roles.

Across these roles, you will analyse and synthesise complex information from multiple sources to inform decision making at both operational and strategic levels. This includes identifying and communicating emerging risks, threats, trends and opportunities, and lead the development of high-quality outputs aligned with governance requirements and organisational priorities. You’ll exercise advanced judgement, manage competing priorities, and proactively elevate issues as needed. You will also engage with and influence stakeholders while providing guidance and support to others.

As a Risk and Intelligence Officer,



you will lead integrated risk and intelligence activities across multiple work areas, providing strategic insights that bring together both risk and intelligence perspectives and drive continuous improvement in integrated approaches and practices.

As a Risk Officer, you will lead the application of enterprise risk management frameworks to address complex and strategic risks. You’ll provide evidence-based advice and recommendations to inform decision-making, and lead the design and refinement of risk models, rules and methodologies in collaboration with stakeholders.

As an Intelligence Analyst, you will lead intelligence activities and outputs across the intelligence cycle. You’ll apply advanced analytical methodologies to produce high-value intelligence assessments, influence intelligence priorities, and provide expert advice to support strategic and operational outcomes.

We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds.



Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Eligibility

Candidates applying under the affirmative measure provision must provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

For further information about this requirement and the application process please select the Apply now button.

Notes

This recruitment process is being used to fill both ongoing and non-ongoing positions. Non-ongoing positions may be offered for up to 18 months.

Non-ongoing vacancies have the potential to become ongoing. These non-ongoing positions may become ongoing within the next 12 months. Should a position become ongoing then the merit pool established through this selection process may be used to fill the vacancy.

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📌 Indigenous Risk & Intelligence Lead (Australia)
🏢 Australian Taxation Office
📍 Australia