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ASIS has a requirement for administrative professionals in a number of positions across the Service, including security, records management, customer engagement, human resources and learning and development, just to name a few. In particular, we’re looking for those with close attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, organisational skills and sound judgement, with a background in administration. As an administration officer within the Service, you will play a key role in the administration of a wide variety of functions. Please note - you must submit a separate application to any vacancies advertised in accordance with the requirements of that particular recruitment process.

ASIS is seeking expressions of interest from highly motivated current and ongoing Commonwealth Public Servants who are looking for new career opportunities. This is open for people to register their interest for a wide variety of roles across the Service. You must be a current Commonwealth Public Servant to register. Please note there is no 'job description' to download for this talent register. Please refer to the ILS at www.apsc.gov.au when preparing your extended response.

As an Administrative Officer within the Service, you will play a key role in the administration of a wide variety of functions. We are seeking administrative professionals who have some experience at delivering high levels of administrative and project support. ASIS administrative employees work as part of a team, have excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to learn and apply their experience to a number of administrative tasks which support the work of the Service.

EL1 Compliance and Risk Management - EL1 Compliance Risk Management Officer, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing complex and sensitive work under broad direction. You will exercise a considerable degree of independence and perform a leadership role. EL1 Examination and Release Officer, you will be responsible the oversight for the varies lines of work to provide advice on legalisation requirements pertaining to archives matter and AAT. You will engage with external agencies on the public release of classified government information.

Compliance and Risk Management (Level 5 & 6) Working within this section you will provide advice on compliance, risk management and operational policy matters. Assist in the development and delivery of compliance training. Conduct compliance reviews and audits. Analyse data and use sound judgement to identify risk and compliance trends. Access, Examination and Release (Level 5 & 6) Provide administrative support to the team and work with our partner agencies to coordinate case management and provide timely advice. The role will develop and enhance existing systems for the appropriate handing of sensitive information and support ASIS’s contribution to government approved projects and undertakings of national significance. Reports Production Officer (Level 5 & 6) The reports team plays a crucial role in the delivery of impact by ASIS, providing central advice and production functions for ASIS’s intelligence reporting. This involves supporting the production of intelligence reports and extensive stakeholder engagement. Your role will provide advice and support on intelligence reporting matters, and proactively identify opportunities to maximise Australian Government customers engagement with our reports. Your role will also identify opportunities and implement changes to build the capability of ASIS reporting functions and increase the impact of ASIS intelligence reports.

Legal L6 Working within a high performing team, you will provide legal services and advice to ASIS, in accordance with government and legislative requirements. Key duties will include advice on legislative compliance, as well as operational and corporate matters, and conducting training for ASIS colleagues. Legal EL1 EL1 Legal Officer, you will be responsible for managing and working within a high performing team, you will provide legal services and advice to ASIS, in accordance with government and legislative requirements. Key duties will include advice on legislative compliance, as well as operational and corporate matters, and conducting training for ASIS colleagues. Legal EL2: As an EL2 lawyer you will be directly involved in complex transactions, and other high-risk matters. Ideally you will have broad legal experience within government along with the knowledge and understanding of dealing with oversight bodies. This role requires a dynamic team player who enjoys working with stakeholders and team members, is adaptive and approachable, whilst also being able to demonstrate sound technical proficiency. You will be able to meet tight deadlines and work to support ASIS priorities

Roles in the Recruitment Section plan and conduct the full life cycle of recruitment activities for ASIS including contributing to the development of marketing and branding strategies. Refining selection methodologies and developing a positive candidate experience throughout a selection and on boarding continuum is a high priority for this team. These roles require dynamic team players who enjoys working with stakeholders, team members and individually on projects. You will be able to meet tight deadlines and work to support ASIS priorities.

Psychologists in this role provide support to the organisation through their expert assessment skills, clinical advice on recruitment and suitability decisions, support to training and advice to management on a range of staffing matters. This is a varied and fulfilling role with a good balance of direct and indirect client work as well as a mix of team based tasks and opportunities for independent projects in areas of interest.

You'll have an innate sense of curiosity, enjoy connecting with people from different cultures, and know what it takes to strive for results. You'll be put in situations that draw on your judgement, intellect and inner strengths like no other type of job. Please note there is no job description for download, however the below document contains the questions you will be asked as part of the application process.

We are seeking driven and experienced Business Analysts to join our customer focused technology team. As a valued team member, you will perform a range of Business Analyst duties to assist the organisation in delivering valued capability through a technology investment process. You will work closely with the business leaders across the Service to elicit, document, and validate business needs.

This role works under the direction of the Manager of ASIS Data Governance and Compliance to provide advice to specialist teams within ASIS in relation to compliance, legal and privacy obligations regarding data. The officer will work independently and under the guidance of the manager to: draft high-level policy and guidance documents, contribute to bespoke training, assist in compliance matters, undertake auditing, coordinate input into data management systems as required, and draft Memorandums of Understanding on specialist matters as required. They will also attend and participate in various working groups and forums as they pertain to data governance and/or compliance, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders from other agencies.

Are you seeking a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with data challenges you won’t find elsewhere? Do you love solving complex problems, building performant, scalable, and low-latency services? We are looking for passionate Software and Data Engineers to join our team, where you’ll have the chance to tackle complex, highly-specialised problems through the design, development, and delivery of world-class software and infrastructure systems. As a Software and Data Engineer in ASIS, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of data; including structured, unstructured and geospatial. You will tackle big data problems and design innovative user interfaces that enable our analytical and data science teams to make the best use of ASIS’s data assets and contribute to operational outcomes. Positions are based in Canberra or Adelaide.

We are looking for a motivated Entry-Level Data Specialist to join our team and tackle unique data challenges that directly impact our business operations. This role is perfect for candidates eager to kick-start their career in data engineering, integration, and management. You will be responsible for handling diverse data sets, using tools like Java, NiFi, and Python to ensure seamless data ingestion into our systems, and becoming a subject matter expert on data formats and structures. ASIS operates in an uncompromisingly unique environment. No two days, or datasets, will be the same as you maximise the use of ASIS’s operational data holdings - a challenge that sets us apart from the ordinary. Positions are based in Canberra or Adelaide.

Our ICT Service Desk team are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our stakeholders and ensuring their technology needs are met efficiently and effectively. You will be a key resource supporting the corporate desktop environment using your initiative to provide quality customer service for problem solving, advice and support. The work is dynamic with phone, in person and onsite support for customers and includes opportunities to work directly with technical specialist teams on resolving complex issues, performing upgrades and delivering projects. These experiences will grow your skill set creating pathways to build a successful IT career.

As an Information Officer in ASIS, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of information systems including the Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS) and assist with the coordination and delivery of various programs and projects to enhance information management capabilities. You will tackle complex information management problems and contribute to the delivery of effective information management services, policies and procedures for ASIS with a strong focus on customer service.

ASIS is seeking machining and manufacturing specialists to join a small team that provides a variety of bespoke capabilities to support ASIS operations. We are seeking CNC machinists, fitter and turners, tool makers, composite technicians, textiles specialists, special effects experts and other professions and trades that can contribute to the manufacture of highly sensitive and unique capabilities that provide ASIS with an operational advantage. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your expertise and creativity to help further Australia’s interests and security. Working for ASIS machining and manufacturing specialist, you will engage with highly trained and experienced operational officers to solve complex problems. You will have access to a large variety of technologies, tooling and techniques, and the unique potential to engage with the national and international intelligence community on cutting edge training and methodologies. We will help you to further develop your expertise in your chosen field, as well as provide extensive opportunities to broaden your knowledge and skillsets across a wide range of manufacturing techniques.

Looking to work in a complex and challenging environment? Interested in making a difference to information management? We are looking for a self-motivated and experienced Executive Level 1 officer to join our Knowledge and Information Management section as the Manager of Information Services. You will have the chance to tackle complex problems through various programs and projects to enhance the delivery of information management services and systems within ASIS. The Manager of Information Services is responsible for the delivery of information services including courier/dispatch, ensuring information management policies and procedures are being followed, and managing ASIS’s information assets. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements and promote a culture that values information as assets.

An Operational Technology Capability Manager is responsible for the development, management, maintenance and sustainment of ASIS’s operational technology systems including operational communications, technical surveillance and computer network exploitation capabilities. We are looking to fill multiple Operational Technology Capability Manager roles across a range of technical areas and for different points in the capability management lifecycle.

We are looking for creative software developers with innovative approaches to solving the unique challenges associated with a secure foreign intelligence environment. Your role encompasses all areas of software development including: stakeholder engagement, detailed design, user interface design, prototyping, programming, integration, migration and research. You will be self-motivated and work effectively in a team environment to develop cutting edge solutions to interesting problems within ASIS’s technical community. Your willingness to remain ‘hands on’, learn new technologies, and stay abreast of industry developments will help contribute to ASIS’s mission. The advertised roles are across multiple teams where tasks range from fast, tactical activities to enterprise wide applications, spanning real-time embedded systems through to cloud services. The systems you develop will be used in a range of environments across the globe.