Government Entry Level Analyst Position

Entry Level Analyst Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level analyst to join a highly respected government department in Canberra.

This role is ideal for recent graduates who are passionate about leveraging data to inform critical decisions.

You will be part of a collaborative team that values your analytical skills and commitment to excellence, working closely with senior staff and stakeholders across the organisation.

Work at the heart of government operations, contributing directly to national security initiatives through advanced data analysis and reporting.

Enjoy a supportive team culture that encourages knowledge sharing, professional development, and collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

Australian Citizen holding an existing Negative Vetting 2 (NV2) security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where your ability to interpret complex datasets will directly influence strategic decisions.
• Synthesise information from multiple sources to anticipate emerging risks, ensuring that reporting mechanisms are both efficient and effective.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels supporting senior staff with data preparation and visualisation tasks while also engaging in discussions that drive continuous improvement in analytic methodologies.
• Draft reports and presentations designed for high-level audiences.
• Participate in ongoing change initiatives around data governance, helping shape best practices within the division.
• Leverage open-source information and sensitive data feeds to identify patterns, trends, and potential future threats relevant to national security.
• Aid in developing and managing robust reporting processes that ensure outputs are accurate, complete, timely, and actionable for decision-makers.
• Support senior staff and colleagues by preparing, enhancing, visualising, and presenting key findings, assessments, and priorities using various data tools.
• Contribute actively to team objectives by collaborating on projects that require both independent initiative and group input.
• Undertake additional duties as required by project officers or management to support evolving organisational needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Recent graduation in Information Technology, Security Studies, Business or Commerce-related fields provides you with a strong academic foundation for this analytical role.

Proficiency with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word ensures you can manage communications and manipulate data effectively from day one.

Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities allow you to approach complex challenges methodically and collaboratively.

Capacity to participate constructively in discussions aimed at identifying solutions to data or procedural issues highlights your interpersonal strengths.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills enable you to convey technical concepts clearly while supporting daily operations within your team.

Strong writing skills empower you to translate intricate datasets into actionable insights tailored for senior decision makers.

Ability to assist senior staff members demonstrates your commitment to shared goals and collective success within the organisation.

Australian citizenship with an existing Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2) security clearance.

Familiarity with digital & data skills such as SQL, Power BI or Python enhances your capacity for evidence-based decision-making.

Prior experience working in or alongside Federal Government departments gives you valuable context for navigating public sector environments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.