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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, sexual 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.
The opportunity
The newly established TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) Vetting Authority will centralise Australia's highest-level security clearance functions within ASIO over the coming years. Successful applicants will play an instrumental role in building this new capability, established to help protect Australia from the threat of espionage and foreign interference.
We have multiple vacancies as we increase this vetting capability, including:
AE5 Vetting Assessors (APS5 equivalent)
AE6 Vetting Analysts (APS6 equivalent)
We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bringing transferrable skills from professions including, but not limited to:
HR or procurement
Defence, government, or policy
Psychology or counselling
Office management or business administration
Consulting or contracting
Applicants seeking a career move within the next 12 months are encouraged to apply now.
A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies. The merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.
Role responsibilities
You will directly contribute to vetting assessments in line with whole of government policy and ASIO security policies. You will gather and analyse information, making assessments and recommendations on a person's suitability to hold a security clearance.
As an AE6 Vetting Analyst, you will:
Assess an individual's suitability to hold or maintain security clearances that permit access to national security classified material.
Manage a case load autonomously, conducting interviews, developing assessments and making recommendations in a complex security environment about an individual's suitability to hold a TS-PA security clearance in accordance with risk management principles.
Use your excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills to build and maintain rapport with interviewees, effectively represent ASIO and liaise with a range of stakeholders.
Provide mentoring and support to new starters and other team members on vetting analysis and assessment.
As an AE5 Vetting Assessor, you will:
Work in a team, conduct checks and perform administrative functions to support vetting assessments.
Effectively represent ASIO through engagement with clearance applicants as well as external stakeholders.
With supervision, manage a caseload, conduct interviews as required, develop assessments, and provide advice regarding an individual's suitability to hold a TS-PA security clearance.
What you will bring
We invite applications from people with the following attributes:
Curiosity, empathy and resilience.
Understanding and sensitivity of the customs, practices, cultures and beliefs of others, and are comfortable discussing sensitive and personal information.
Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills.
The ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Have a talent for strategic thinking and solving problems.
Strong written communication skills.
Experience in one of the following is not required but highly regarded:
Insider threat analysis
Personnel vetting
Intelligence assessments
Cyber security
You do not require any specific qualifications for this position, as ASIO provides relevant training and education to successful candidates on commencement in their role.
What we offer you
ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:
A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to maintain a work life balance.
Flexible working arrangements. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are 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.
Reasonable adjustments
Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace. We will seek to provide any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment and vetting process where possible and when required. We encourage you to contact ASIO Recruitment to discuss any specific adjustments to the process you may need.
Location
These positions are located in Canberra. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.
We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply, therefore some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities.
How to apply
Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:
A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the position.
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 – ideally within the last two years.
Before applying you should familiarise yourself with the ASIO People Capability Framework and Core Capability Guide, both available on the ASIO website. To increase your chances of success, tailor your application responses to align with the AE5 and AE6 capabilities and levels outlined in these frameworks. Please note, it is not necessary to address each of the capability criteria individually in your application.
You will need to demonstrate what you bring to the position in relation to the criteria below:
Strategic Thinking
Achieves Results
Productive Working Relationships
Personal Drive and Integrity
Demonstrated Skills and Experience.
Closing date and time
Monday 30 June 2025, 5:00pm AEST.
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.
The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for positions in the Vetting Authority. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive.
All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.
ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate in all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.
ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.
We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.
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: 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 6263 7888.
More information
For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.
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