At Downer Professional Services (DPS) , we are committed to delivering outcomes that put Australia’s interests first . We work on complex and impactful Defence, government, and infrastructure projects that shape the future of our nation. Our people are at the core of our success, bringing expertise, innovation, and leadership to critical Defence programs.
Our Technical, Advisory, and Capability (TAC) practice and Team Downer serves as one of the Major Service Providers delivering above-the-line consulting services and Integrated Work Packages across the Department of Defence, leveraging innovative approaches such as mission and digital engineering to enable the successful delivery of critical Defence programs. This includes engagement with key areas across Defence including Defence Digital Group (DDG), Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), and the Navy, Army, and Air Force.
We are continually seeking skilled Business Analysts and Intelligence Analysts for our consulting services and Integrated Work Packages.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact and interested in future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Joining our talent community ensures you’ll be considered for permanent consulting roles with Downer Professional Services, supporting Defence and National Security projects across all service lines.
Whether you specialise in business analysis, intelligence gathering, or stakeholder engagement, we want to hear from you.

If successful in securing a role, your work may involve:

• Investigating and analysing complex business problems to determine effective business solutions.
• Developing and documenting business requirements and process improvements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Defence to ensure capability alignment and project success.
• Applying structured methods to specify effective business processes using both predictive and adaptive approaches.
• Supporting key program milestones including Gate Reviews, Capability Release phases, and Operating Capability stages.

Our work is highly complex and confidential , applicants must be Australian citizens with a minimum NV2 security clearance. Additionally, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may be necessary. In some cases, this may impose restrictions individuals who are dual citizens, permanent residency, or former nationality of specific countries as outlined in ITAR 126.1.

We are seeking candidates with defence industry experience in the follow areas:

• Strong experience in Business Analysis or Intelligence Analysis within Defence, government, or professional services.
• Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., BABOK, CBAP, Agile, PRINCE2).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a complex project environment.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

• Investigating and analysing complex business problems to determine effective business solutions.
• Developing and documenting business requirements and process improvements.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Defence to ensure capability alignment and project success.
• Applying structured methods to specify effective business processes using both predictive and adaptive approaches.
• Supporting key program milestones including Gate Reviews, Capability Release phases, and Operating Capability stages