Who We Are
The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia’s overseas secret HUMINT (human intelligence) collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of unique foreign intelligence services as directed by Government.
ASIS has a distinctive culture and esprit de corps and we embrace the Australian Public Service (APS) Values, which we have adopted in full, together with a number of ASIS-specific values. In ASIS, we value diversity, embrace change and encourage new and innovative ideas. We have a strong sense of national pride and loyalty to the Service and to each other.
Our core values are:
Excellence in Service
- We strive for excellence in all that we do.
- We are responsive and dedicated to achieving results that make a difference to Australia and its people.
- We believe that the principles of security are fundamental to everything we do.
- We are proud of our achievements.
Innovation
- We embrace diversity and use it to champion new ideas.
- We are forward thinkers, optimistic about the future and undaunted by change.
- Whatever the problem or issue, we will find a solution.
- We believe in the application of intelligence and reason to improve the way we do our work.
Trust and Responsibility
- We are committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers, intelligence partners and liaisons.
- We rely on our colleagues and build trust by listening, following through and keeping our word.
- We preserve trust with our sources.
- We abide by Australian law and community standards and are accountable for our actions.
Courage, Unity and Loyalty
- We show moral and personal courage in dangerous and difficult situations.
- We work as a team and share purpose, risk, responsibility and success.
- We are loyal and committed to the Service and our mission.
- We honour and value our colleagues and treat one another as equals.
- We stand together as one in the service of our country.
