Corporate specialists
It’s a corporate job, but not as you know it
Whether it's a small business, a global firm or a secret intelligence agency, there are certain corporate functions that are essential to the daily running of any organisation. It’s why ASIS has a need for those with corporate specialisations, including finance, legal, HR and training functions, as well as corporate policy and governance, to play a vital role in ensuring ASIS can achieve its operations.
In particular, we’re looking for those with close attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, organisational skills and sound judgement, with a background in corporate environments. Given the nature of working in secret intelligence, you’ll often be required to use your expertise to develop unconventional or non-traditional solutions to the tasks at hand – making a corporate role at ASIS perfectly suited to those looking for a unique challenge within their field.
Individuals with suitable education or experience in either the public or private sector are encouraged to apply.
Corporate specialists
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Overview
If you have expertise in and a passion for a specific corporate area then you may enjoy a role as a corporate specialist with ASIS. We recruit a number of disciplines including but not limited to:
- administration
- executive support
- human resources
- finance
- security
- property and facilities
- legal compliance, governance and audit
- training and people development
- payroll
- communications
- organisational psychologists
- records management
Candidates require the following to be eligible to apply for a corporate specialist role:- Australian citizenship
- relevant education
- the ability to demonstrate our core values, in particular the highest levels of personal integrity and professionalism
- enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgement
- the ability to obtain and hold a high-level national security clearance
Live in Canberra, connect with the world
ASIS's office is located in Canberra. With easy access to an international airport, plenty of parks, cultural institutions and restaurants, it’s an excellent home base for an aspiring corporate specialist. -
Testimonials
In the words of our corporate team
- “The thing I love most about working for ASIS is the unique and interesting challenges, problems and opportunities you simply cannot find in any other job”
- “So far I have been fortunate enough to experience a number of roles here at ASIS. I have developed many new skills, and enjoy what I do. Further down my career path, I can see new challenges and opportunities to pursue, and training I can undertake to move towards these goals.”
- “The thing I love most about working for ASIS is the unique and interesting challenges, problems and opportunities you simply cannot find in any other job”
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How to apply
How to apply
Applying for a role at ASIS is a confidential process.
Do not discuss your application with anyone, as this could impact on your career with ASIS. Applying with ASIS is more detailed than your average employment application, the process takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes to complete. You will be asked to supply the following information:
Personal
- Citizenship details
- Drivers licence details
- Digital passport sized photo (does not however need to be a professionally taken passport photo)
- Relationship/spouse details
Education and employment
- Education details - secondary and tertiary institutions and qualifications if applicable
- Resume
- Previous 10 years of employment history- approximate dates and supervisor details
Extra-curricular and foreign experience
- Previous 10 years of international travel history (work or leisure) - approximate dates and countries
- Extra-curricular and/or foreign experience details
- Passport details
- Languages
- Professional memberships
Extended reponse
- Provide responses against specific questions while considering the competencies for the position
Once you have submitted your completed online application form, you will receive an on-screen confirmation that your application has been successfully received by ASIS. Beyond this, you will only be contacted again if you progress to the next stage of the application process. ASIS does not provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.More About Applying -
Selection process
Selection process
The specialist nature of ASIS's work demands the highest levels of dedication, integrity and professionalism from our staff. For this reason, our selection processes are competitive and rigorous. As a rough guide, the selection process for corporate specialists generally takes around 7 to 12 months from the date of application to the offer of employment and covers a range of different selection phases. The selection process may include some, or all, of the following:
- written application
- written test
- interview
- referee checks
- assessment centre
- security assessment
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FAQs
FAQs
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What is the career path like?
We can offer long-term career opportunities for the right person. Employment and promotion decisions in ASIS are based on merit, with regular promotion and internal transfer opportunities available.
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What is ASIS actually looking for in candidates?
We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated professionals from a broad range of backgrounds and/or academic disciplines. If you want to work for ASIS, you will need to have certain attributes, which are set out in job descriptions.
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Can I transfer to ASIS from my current job in the APS?
Current APS employees can submit an expression of interest through the Talent Register - Commonwealth Public Servants (Level 4 - EL2) for a wide variety of roles. However, if applying for any advertised vacancy, you will have to compete on merit with other applicants.
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What is the career path like?
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Current vacancies
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Talent Register Commonwealth Public Servants Level 4 - Executive Level 2
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Talent Register Commonwealth Public Servants Level 4 - Executive Level 2
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.SALARY
$97,148 - $202,365
APPLY BY
30 June
23:59 PM AESTJOB TYPE
Ongoing
LEVEL
Level 4 - EL2
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Finance and Procurement Level 5
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Finance and Procurement Level 5
Finance Officers will be part of a team and work with others to undertake complex financial tasks under limited direction from senior finance staff. They will exercise discretion and sound independent judgement in providing advice to stakeholders within their specific areas of responsibility.
Procurement Officers will provide technical advice and outcomes in areas including industry outreach, procurement and contract management. They will play a lead role in ensuring ASIS meets all necessary statutory reporting and financial compliance obligations.SALARY
$105,013 - $113,141
APPLY BY
08 September
23:59 PM AESTJOB TYPE
Ongoing
LEVEL
Level 5
ROLE
Financial Assets, Procurement and Tax Managers Executive Level 1
ROLE
Financial Assets, Procurement and Tax Managers Executive Level 1
As a Financial Assets, Tax or Procurement Manager in ASIS you will be responsible for delivering high quality and effective financial support to the organisation. Your contribution will go towards ensuring the financial integrity of ASIS and its business groups
SALARY
$145,137 - $169,572
APPLY BY
08 September
23:59 PM AESTJOB TYPE
Ongoing
LEVEL
Level 5
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Importance of confidentiality
All applications for employment with ASIS are handled in the strictest confidence. It is essential that you maintain a similar level of confidentiality and that you do not discuss your application with anyone, as this could impact your career with ASIS.
