The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.

The National Emergency Management

Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum.

NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we:

- Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters
- Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters
- Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery
- Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber-attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework.

For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see the NEMA website.

Overview of the branch and section The Crisis Intelligence Section (CIS) analyses emerging and ongoing crises affecting Australia and Australian interests. The section provides all-hazards intelligence, with a focus on natural hazards and space weather events,



to support evidence-based decision-making across the preparedness and response phases of the emergency management continuum. The section works with national, state, territory and local governments, as well as industry and commercial stakeholders, to deliver evidence-based, data-driven decision support.

The section delivers current operations, futures and strategic intelligence functions. These functions support NEMA and Australian Government analysis and planning in the National Situation Room by informing decision makers, and coordination and planning activities.

About the role The Senior Crisis Intelligence Analyst leads the development of all-hazards intelligence analysis and products to support effective decision-making and crisis response. The role requires flexibility to lead intelligence analysis during rapidly evolving events and contribute to the analysis of long-term strategic trends. Senior analysts guide and mentor junior analysts while supporting their professional development.

The role ensures intelligence products comply with the Crisis Intelligence Section’s established procedures and processes.

At times, staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the higher risk weather season. This role may also be required to participate in Crisis Coordination Teams to support effective coordination and response. Restriction and overtime arrangements are available as required.

Please note: this recruitment process is intended to create a merit pool to fill future vacancies in the Crisis Intelligence Section.

Our ideal candidate

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, sound research and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. We are seeking motivated critical thinkers and problem solvers who can work well under pressure, remain flexible and resilient, and can build knowledge of new subject matter. Candidates will show curiosity, judgement and initiative, with the ability to develop a deeper understanding of diverse topics and contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds,



mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential.

- Draw on a range of information and intelligence sources to undertake objective, systematic and evidence-based analysis
- Exercise sound judgement in developing intelligence assessments and products that support informed decision-making and crisis response
- Apply qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to identify trends, risk and emerging issues in a multidisciplinary environment
- Maintain strategic awareness of emerging issues, operational requirements and organisational priorities, and align projects to support decision making and situational awareness
- Collaborate with team members including providing guidance and mentorship to junior analysts to strengthen the team’s analytical capability
- Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise and analytical proficiency to support the quality and development of intelligence products.

Role requirements/qualifications

- Robust written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Experience conducting research and undertaking analytical tasks
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex issues
- Ability to manage rapidly changing and competing priorities in fast-paced environment
- Ability to adapt positively and flexibly to change and uncertainty
- Commitment to continuous improvement, learning and professional development
- Experience working effectively in collaborative and multidisciplinary team environments
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Experience leading and delivering projects and intelligence products within agreed timeframes.

To be eligible to work with the NEMA you must:

- Be an Australian Citizen
- Fulfil the Agency's minimum requirements by satisfactorily answering all screening questions during the application process and successfully undergo a National Police Check
- Obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance
- Satisfy a probation period (if applicable)
- Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).

The Agency offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process. For further information please contact [email protected].

📌 NEMA Senior Crisis Intelligence Analyst (Australia)
🏢 National Emergency Management Agency
📍 Australia