Location: Canberra, ACT (Flexible/Hybrid working arrangements)
Rate: $70–$110 per hour (inclusive of super)
Start Date: Mid-November 2025
Contract Length: 6 months, with potential for a 3-month extension

About the Role We are seeking two experienced Business Analysts (one APS6 and one EL1 equivalent) to support a federal government client on a regulatory transformation project. The successful candidates will work as part of a small, high-performing team to analyse current regulatory processes and design leaner, more efficient models that maintain or enhance compliance outcomes.
The focus of this engagement is on improving regulatory effectiveness and reducing administrative burden through structured process analysis, redesign, and practical implementation recommendations.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current Baseline Security Clearance (minimum)
• Australian citizenship
• Demonstrated experience working within Australian Government departments or agencies
• Proven experience applying Lean or other structured process improvement methodologies in regulatory, program or policy environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse existing regulatory and program processes to identify inefficiencies, duplications, risk points and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and recommend leaner, fit-for-purpose regulatory process models.
• Provide clear, actionable advice to support process redesign that maintains or improves compliance and assurance outcomes.
• Prepare documentation, analysis, and presentations to inform senior stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver practical solutions.

Key Skills

• Demonstrated experience applying Lean or other structured process improvement methodologies in regulatory, program or policy environments (not just IT).
• Strong background working within or with Australian Government departments or agencies.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes.

To Apply Please submit your CV outlining relevant experience in Lean process improvement, regulatory or program delivery, and your current security clearance status. Only candidates with a minimum Baseline clearance and Australian citizenship can be considered.

1 and One Consulting partners with government to deliver meaningful, high-impact projects. We work across multiple portfolios, and successful candidates will likely have the opportunity to transition onto other projects after this engagement.