Position Description:

Active NV1, NV2 or TSPV preferred. Australian Citizens eligible to obtain a clearance are also encouraged to apply. The location is Canberra or Adelaide.

This is an Expression of Interest rather than a recruitment campaign for a single project or vacancy.

CGI is continuing to invest in the growth of our Space, Defence & Intelligence business across Australia.

As part of that growth, we're expanding our permanent Operations, Intelligence & Capability practice to support a strong pipeline of secured programs, current opportunities and future pursuits across Defence, National Security and Federal Government.

We're looking to connect with experienced operational, intelligence and capability professionals who are interested in joining CGI over the coming months. Some candidates may align with immediate opportunities, while others may be considered as new projects commence. We'll be transparent about where you fit, what opportunities are available and the expected timeframes.
Whether your background is in Defence, the intelligence community or broader National Security, if you're passionate about solving complex problems and shaping future capability, we'd like to hear from you.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

As part of CGI's Operations, Intelligence & Capability practice, you'll help government clients solve complex operational challenges and support the planning, development and delivery of future capability.

Depending on your background and the project you join, you may be involved in:

• Capability development and capability planning.
  

• Operational planning and mission analysis.
  

• Intelligence analysis and decision support.
  

• Operational research and analytical studies.
  

• Concept development (CONOPS and CONEMP).
  

• Wargaming, experimentation and force design.
  

• Strategic planning and policy development.
  

• Capability integration and operational readiness.
  

• Stakeholder engagement across Defence, National Security agencies and industry.
  

• Supporting the delivery of major capability, transformation and national security initiatives.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

We're interested in hearing from professionals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Capability Development
  

• Capability Management
  

• Capability Planning
  

• Operational Planning
  

• Operational Analysis
  

• Intelligence Analysis
  

• Mission Planning
  

• Operational Research
  

• Wargaming & Experimentation
  

• Force Design
  

• CONOPS / CONEMP Development
  

• Strategic Planning
  

• Defence Policy
  

• Requirements Development
  

• Joint Operations
  

• Defence or National Security consulting
  We're open to candidates at a range of experience levels, from developing engineers through to senior technical leaders. The following would also be highly regarded:
  

• Experience within the Australian Defence Force, Defence APS, the National Intelligence Community or broader National Security agencies.
  

• Experience supporting Defence capability, operational planning or strategic decision-making.
  

• Experience working across complex stakeholder environments within government or Defence Industry.
  

• Strong analytical thinking, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  

• Experience translating operational needs into practical capability outcomes.
  
  At CGI, you'll join one of the world's largest independent IT and business consulting firms while working as part of a growing Australian Defence & National Security business.
  Our teams work alongside government and industry to solve complex problems across engineering, digital, cyber and program delivery. We combine global capability with local decision-making, giving our members the opportunity to build long-term careers while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact.
  As CGI continues to invest in Australia, you'll have opportunities to work across a diverse range of programs, develop new technical capabilities and collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.
  Why we're advertising this as an Expression of Interest
  We believe experienced professionals value transparency.
  Rather than advertising individual vacancies as they arise, we're proactively building our permanent capability to support a strong pipeline of current and upcoming work.This isn't about collecting CVs for the sake of it. It's about identifying talented people who are interested in joining CGI as our business continues to grow.If your experience aligns with an immediate opportunity, we'll discuss that with you. If we believe you're a strong fit for upcoming work, we'll keep in contact and be open about expected timing.Every application is reviewed by our internal recruitment team.If your background aligns with our current or upcoming opportunities, we'll arrange a conversation to learn more about your experience, career aspirations and the type of work you're looking for.If the timing isn't quite right, we'll let you know and keep your details on hand for future opportunities within our specialised practices.If you're looking to build your career while contributing to Australia's Defence and National Security capability, we'd welcome your Expression of Interest.#LI-JS2

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.