We don’t store your account information for security reasons. If you forget your login, you’ll need to create a new account via a new job application.

For security reasons, you’ll need to create a new account via a new job application if you accidentally lock yourself out after three incorrect login attempts in a row.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive an on-screen confirmation. Beyond this, you’ll only be contacted again if you’ve progressed through to the next stage of the process.

Whilst it can be difficult, please do not discuss your application with anyone. If you progress through the recruitment process, we will provide further advice on what to say to your loved ones and colleagues.

In the interim, if you need guidance on maintaining the confidentiality of your application, contact us.

You’ll only be contacted by the Recruitment team if your application has been shortlisted. We don’t provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

To ensure the security of applications, you won’t be able to view your completed applications once you’ve submitted them.

The selection process can take time to allow for extensive security and background checks. From application to an offer of employment, the process may take up to 7 to 12 months, though this may be shorter based on roles, personal history and other factors.

Once you’ve submitted an application, if you’re shortlisted, a member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 6 to 12 weeks.

A current security clearance may expedite the application process in certain cases – however this will depend on the type of clearance held, the sponsoring agency, and how recently the clearance was issued or re-evaluated.

Education requirements will differ from role to role – some may require specific university degrees or trade certifications, whilst others may only need you to demonstrate sufficient professional experience. Refer to the specific job vacancy for more details.

If you’re a current APS employee, you can submit an expression of interest on the ‘Current Vacancies’ page through the Talent Register – Commonwealth Public Servants (Level 4 – EL2) ad for a wide variety of roles.

However, if you’re applying for any other advertised vacancy, you’ll have to compete on merit with other applicants.

Our headquarters are in Canberra. Depending on your role, there may be opportunities for you to undertake overseas postings throughout your career.

You don’t have to know multiple languages to apply for a job with us. Any language training required for specific roles will be provided on-the-job.

We don’t offer internship or work experience programs due to the high-level security clearance required to work with us.

University graduates or recent trade-certified professionals may be eligible for our Graduate Program or Career Starter Program.

ASIS officers have access to regular promotion, postings and internal transfer rounds – including across operational and corporate areas.