About Us
IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to support a Defence intelligence capability responsible for delivering critical data, analytics, services and products that enable Defence operations and government priorities. This role will support the delivery and sustainment of enterprise business capabilities, ensuring effective governance, planning, coordination and continuous improvement of business functions. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic and operational outcomes while supporting a high-performing team operating in a secure and complex environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support business planning, governance and operational activities.
- Monitor and maintain data quality, business processes and reporting functions.
- Develop and maintain documentation, procedures and business artefacts.
- Produce reports, dashboards and presentations to support decision-making.
- Provide advice and support to stakeholders across operational and project activities.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with relevant governance, policy and quality requirements.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of business capabilities and services.
About You
You are an experienced business professional with strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and organisational skills. You are comfortable operating in complex and highly secure environments, managing priorities, supporting governance activities and delivering high-quality outcomes. You possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach to solving problems and driving continuous improvement.
Essential Criteria
- Current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance, or a TSPV held within the previous 12 months that has subsequently been downgraded.
- Ability to successfully obtain a Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment (DISA).
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex business, operational or program functions.
- Strong governance, reporting and stakeholder management experience.
- Experience preparing professional documentation, reports and briefings.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a highly secure environment.
Desirable Criteria
Current Defence-recognised Psychological Assessment (PA).
Experience supporting Defence, National Security or Intelligence environments.
Experience working within complex government programs.
Knowledge of Defence governance frameworks and operating environments.
Experience supporting continuous improvement and capability uplift initiatives.
Strong understanding of business operations, planning and performance management.
Additional Information
Role Type: Full Time
Clearance: Current TSPV or TSPV held within the previous 12 months
Location: Bendigo Victoria
What we offer
With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.
As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment
