Intelligence Support Officer

Salary Range

$+3,566 - $100,431 (including service allowance) plus 15.4 per cent superannuation.


The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team.

ASIO’s people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ****** orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value. Find out more about diversity and inclusion at ASIO.


The Opportunity

AE5 Intelligence Support Officers (ISO) provide support to ASIO operational teams, including assisting in the planning, coordination and facilitation of activities that support intelligence operations and investigations. Working in accordance with relevant legislation, ISO’s:

Undertake research and collate results, including interrogating and maintaining databases to identify and record relevant information.
Assist with the management of intelligence operations, including warranted operations.
Maintain productive working relationships within ASIO, as well as with external agencies and partners.
Provide administrative support to ASIO operational teams.
 
What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

Highly developed research and analysis skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The ability to form strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
Strong writing skills.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to complete work under time pressure.
Additionally, the following attributes are highly regarded but not essential:

Experience in an intelligence role and/or relevant tertiary qualifications.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available).
Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
Mentoring opportunities.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

An Australian citizen.
Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ****** orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
 

Reasonable Adjustments

Please advise ASIO Recruitment if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or within the workplace.


Location

These roles are available in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. Other locations may be considered on a case by case basis and/or according to the needs of the Organisation.


How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online’ to commence your application. Your application must include the following:

A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

Closing date and time

16 September 2024 at 5.00pm AEST.
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.


Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1+7+. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1+++ and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.
 

Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)

In 2024, ASIO achieved the AWEI Gold Standard, recognising ASIO’s inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.

The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO’s commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO’s Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit: https://www.asio.gov.au/about/diversity-and-inclusion.



Enquiries
If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at careers@asio.gov.au or phone 02 6257 4+16.



More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.

Company profile
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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
ASIO was established in 1+4+ as Australia's national security intelligence service. ASIO operates under the direction of the Director-General of Security who is responsible to the Attorney-General.

ASIO's role is to identify and investigate threats to security, wherever they arise, and to provide advice to protect Australia, its people and its interests. ASIO's functions are set out in the the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1+7+ (the ASIO Act).

Security is defined in the ASIO Act as espionage, serious threats to Australia's territorial and border integrity, sabotage, politically motivated violence, the promotion of communal violence, attacks on Australia's defence system, and acts of foreign interference. It also includes the carrying out of Australia's responsibilities to any foreign country in relation to threats to security with a particular focus on politically motivated violence.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

ASIO was established in 1+4+ as Australia's national security intelligence service. ASIO operates under the direction of the Director-General of Security who is responsible to the Attorney-General.

ASIO's role is to identify and investigate threats to security, wherever they arise, and to provide advice to protect Australia, its people and its interests. ASIO's functions are set out in the the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1+7+ (the ASIO Act).

Security is defined in the ASIO Act as espionage, serious threats to Australia's territorial and border integrity, sabotage, politically motivated violence, the promotion of communal violence, attacks on Australia's defence system, and acts of foreign interference. It also includes the carrying out of Australia's responsibilities to any foreign country in relation to threats to security with a particular focus on politically motivated violence.