Job Description

Position: EL1 Intelligence Analyst
Location: Canberra, ACT
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Approx. 12 months with potential to extend
Pay rate: Negotiable depending on skills and experience
Security requirements: Active Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) or Top Secret Privileged Access (TSPA) clearance

Overview:

SOS Recruitment is seeking an experienced EL1 Intelligence Analyst to join a Federal Government department in Canberra.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality intelligence research, analysis and advisory services to support foreign policy development, operational programs and crisis response activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring senior decision-makers have access to timely, accurate and targeted intelligence to support Australia's national interests and respond to emerging global security challenges.

Working in a fast-paced and highly sensitive environment, the successful candidate will engage with senior executives, policy stakeholders and intelligence agencies to support informed decision-making, strengthen intelligence capabilities and ensure compliance with whole-of-government security frameworks.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct intelligence research and analysis on foreign policy, national security and emerging global issues.

- Deliver timely and targeted intelligence advice to support policy development, operational planning and decision-making.

- Engage with senior executives and policy stakeholders to identify and respond to intelligence requirements.

- Facilitate collaboration and information sharing with National Intelligence Community (NIC) agencies.

- Support secure access to intelligence information, systems and facilities in accordance with government security policies.

- Assist in managing secure infrastructure, communications systems and classified information.





- Coordinate intelligence-related activities and strengthen collaboration across the department.

- Promote intelligence awareness and capability development through guidance and stakeholder engagement.

- Provide intelligence support during crisis planning, response and operational activities.

- Identify opportunities to improve intelligence services, processes and organisational capability.

Experience/Requirements:

- Must hold an active TSPV or TSPA security clearance.

- Demonstrated experience working within or alongside the National Intelligence Community (NIC).

- Previous experience in a fast-paced intelligence, national security or policy setting.

- Strong research, analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to deliver clear and actionable intelligence advice.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including experience working with senior executives.

- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information.

- Strong customer service skills and the ability to build productive internal and external relationships.

- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

- A proactive, adaptable and resilient approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

- Experience in imagery analysis or other specialised intelligence analysis techniques will be highly regarded.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.

📌 Intelligence Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
📍 Canberra