Director, Analytical Tradecraft and Product (multiple roles) Skip to content
ONI's Analytical Tradecraft and Product branch manages the delivery of analytical insights to customers, ensures the quality and rigour of products, and builds organisational analytical capabilities. The National Intelligence Academy also sits within the branch.
The Creative section brings together creative professionals and graphic designers who work together to manage ONI's brand identity and produce a wide range of material, including analytical placemats, complex visualisations, customised maps and charts, corporate documents, reports and branded templates, signage and goods. The team consistently delivers high-quality material at pace.
The Outreach section blends analytical and coordination expertise to deliver a high tempo program of senior meetings, roundtables, international exchanges, virtual events and structured engagement. The team maintains links with a broad network of stakeholders, works closely with other National Intelligence Community and policy agencies, and regularly represents ONI at events, workshops and conferences.
The Roles We are seeking to fill two roles at the Executive Level 2 classification in our Analytical Tradecraft and Product Branch.
ONI provides the Prime Minister and other members of the National Security Committee of Cabinet with intelligence-based advice, analysis and assessments. By delivering insight, context, situational awareness and warning, we provide the Government with a strategic decision-making advantage.
We explain events in a complex and rapidly changing world, identify risks and opportunities for Australia, and distil facts and insights in an often crowded and contested information environment. We strive to provide distinctive and tested analysis that provides unmatched clarity, insight and economy on the major issues facing our nation.
As Director, Creative you will lead how ONI uses visual communications to deliver analytical insights to ministers and other senior customers, as well as how we represent ourselves through our brand and other published material. You will lead a team of creative professionals and work with leaders across ONI to drive the use of graphically enriched analysis and ensure all visual content aligns with our brand identity and strategic goals.
As Director, Outreach you will coordinate how ONI engages with businesses, state and territory governments, universities and think-tanks. You will be responsible for delivering a balanced program to shape our analytical thinking and help stakeholders understand Australia's strategic environment. You will lead a team that manages a busy program of domestic and international engagement, including by working closely with analysts and leaders across ONI.
In these roles, you will have the opportunity to build your professional network and gain diverse experience to enhance your career prospects and open new pathways for advancement. You will enjoy the opportunity to work in a leading agency in the National Intelligence Community (NIC) with a modern working environment and flexible working opportunities.
Who we are looking for? We are looking for leaders who can work collegially to help ONI produce tested and polished outputs that engage our customers and stakeholders. Individuals will need to be able to support and foster members of their team and negotiate with others on priorities and deadlines.
Ideal candidates would thrive in dynamic settings, demonstrating excellent problem-solving and analytical skills along with a keen eye for detail. They would also have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, navigating diverse stakeholder groups and fostering collaboration and innovation.
Key Attributes In addition to the capabilities listed in 'Who we are looking for', our ideal candidates would have the following Key Attributes:
For the Director, Creative role, ideal candidates would have:
A proven ability to lead a team of creative professionals to deliver high-quality outputs, including under time pressure
A strong understanding of creative design, brand identity management, visual communications, art direction, data visualisation and/or graphic design
Strong negotiation, liaison and communication skills, with the ability to work with and influence colleagues, senior organisational leaders and external partners to ensure the prioritised delivery of activities and outcomes
A proven ability to foster and shape a positive team culture and to support team members' professional development and growth
A demonstrated record of integrity, accountability and support for organisational diversity and inclusion
For the Director, Outreach role, ideal candidates would have:
A proven ability to design a program of high-profile engagement, outreach or consultation activities and lead or coordinate its delivery
A strong, demonstrated understanding Australia's international and national security environment
Strong negotiation, liaison and communication skills, with the ability to work with and influence colleagues, senior organisational leaders and external partners to ensure the prioritised delivery of activities and outcomes
A proven ability to foster and shape a positive team culture and to support team members' professional development and growth
A demonstrated record of integrity, accountability and support for organisational diversity and inclusion
How to Apply For more information about ONI, the role, eligibility and how to apply please refer to the Candidate Information Kit.
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