Operational analysts

Operational analysts

Operational analysts assist our intelligence gathering operations around the globe by researching, analysing and planning on particular intelligence problems, as well as validating and reporting on secret intelligence.
Roles Overview

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Be the intelligence behind our intelligence gathering efforts

Unlike a James Bond movie, in the real world gathering intelligence is never up to one person alone. To achieve our outcomes, we require officers who possess strong analytical skills to support intelligence operations. These roles are responsible for researching and analysing particular intelligence problems and priorities, as well as validating and reporting on secret intelligence. Operational analysts typically focus on a particular geographic area or alternatively on a particular global thematic issue. 

Operational analysts undertake a range of ASIS-specific training courses following their commencement with the Service in conjunction with extensive career development opportunities. Training spans from comprehensive foundational training in analysis and intelligence fundamentals and eventually culminates in specialisation training. This equips these highly skilled officers to provide specialist support to truly enable ASIS operations.

The skills and experience we look for in our operational roles are broad ranging. This can be education or experience in national security, international affairs, politics, language and related fields; however, we are open to any tertiary qualifications. 

Candidates also require the following to be eligible to apply for an operational analyst 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
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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 operational analyst.
  • "I find my work challenging, interesting and fulfilling. Working for ASIS gives me the opportunity to contribute to something meaningful, to improve the security and further the interests of Australia and its people."

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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 operational analysts 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
  • psychological testing
  • assessment centre
  • security assessment
  • medical assessment, including testing for prohibited substances

Following this selection process, as a successful applicant you may still need to undertake extensive training depending on your role.

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Operations Support

Operations Enabling Officer Level 6

As an Operations Enabling Officer, you will work overseas as an individual or as part of a team to provide specialised support to enable ASIS operations across a spectrum of overseas’ environments. Operations Enabling Officers play a crucial role in the management of operational and enterprise risk and will bring their previous experiences and skillsets to directly support ASIS operational planning and the execution of operations.

SALARY $116,245-$133,968*
APPLY BY 2/02/2026 11:59:00 PM AEST
JOB TYPE Ongoing
LEVEL Level 6
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SALARY $116,245-$133,968*
APPLY BY 2/02/2026 11:59:00 PM AEST
JOB TYPE Ongoing
LEVEL Level 6
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