Air Command is responsible for the generation and delivery of air power as part of the joint force. It does this by coordinating the efforts of specialised groups and squadrons, translating strategic objectives into real-world action through planning, training, and execution. Headquarters Air Command (HQAC) supports Air Commander Australia (ACAUST) by planning, coordinating, and executing Air Command raise, train, and sustain activities.

A HQAC Maintenance Capability Analyst plays a critical role in enabling informed command decision‑making through the effective use of real‑world data and business intelligence.

The position is responsible for the collection, integration, and analysis of data relating to air power capability, with a focus on aircraft serviceability, mission readiness, and aviation safety.

The analyst consolidates data from multiple operational and maintenance systems, ensuring its accuracy, completeness, and relevance. Through structured processing and analysis, they transform raw data into meaningful insights that reflect the true state of fleet readiness and operational performance, providing commanders and stakeholders with timely and actionable information.

About our Team

Your immediate team within HQAC is a mix of uniformed and APS staff, and includes engineers, aircraft maintainers, and aircrew. As part of your role, you will also work in coordination with technical, maintenance, and safety staff within Air Command subordinate units. The analyst will work collaboratively as part of this diverse team to gather and provide meaningful business intelligence data to support senior Air Force decision makers.

Our Ideal Candidate





- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders of diverse professional backgrounds.
- Strong organisational skills, and be able to independently manage assigned tasks and schedules to successful completion.
- Previous experience in data fusion, analysis, or business intelligence expertise.
- Previous experience in aircraft maintenance, aviation safety, airworthiness management, or regulatory compliance.
- Strong commitment to professional development, and ability to rapidly apply new knowledge to workplace activities.

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 career 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

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📌 Maintenance Capability Analyst (Glenbrook)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Glenbrook