Operational analysts
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 analyst
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Overview
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
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. -
Testimonials
In the words of an 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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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 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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FAQ
FAQs
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What type of degree is required?
We recruit operational analysts from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to arts, politics, international relations, science, engineering, law, IT, finance/business and economics.
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Where are roles located?
Our officers work in Canberra with the opportunity to undertake postings in a range of overseas locations.
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How do I know ASIS received my application?
Once you’ve 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’ve progressed through to the next stage of the application process.
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What type of degree is required?
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Current vacancies
ROLE
Operations Enabling Officer Level 6
ROLE
Operations Enabling Officer Level 6
As an Operations Enabling Officer, you will be a part of a deployable team who provide specialised support to enable ASIS operations across a spectrum of overseas environments. Operations Enabling Officers are recruited for their varied backgrounds, existing skillsets, demonstrated judgement and experience in arduous or complex environments. Operations Enabling Officers are required to maintain a high standard of physical fitness
SALARY
$116,245-$133,968*
APPLY BY
03 February
23:59 PM AESTJOB TYPE
Ongoing
LEVEL
Level 6
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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.
