The Organisation

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) protects Australia and Australians from threats to their security. In a complex, challenging and changing security environment, our success is built on the imagination and intelligence of our team. ASIO's people are ordinary Australians but they do extraordinary things – they are our most important asset. To be successful in our mission, we need talented people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient.

We seek to reflect the diversity of the community we protect. ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. We are secretive about what we do, not what we value.

The opportunity

ASIO is seeking to fill technology leadership positions across a range of teams, including those delivering:

• Developing highly specialised intelligence collection technology capabilities.
• Oversight of the delivery and operational effectiveness of technical collection operations.
• Design, implementation, and operation of ASIO's technology suite. These roles include — but are not limited to — Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Applications, Data and Product Management.

We value life and practical skills/experiences just as highly as formal qualifications and likewise value both breadth and depth of technical knowledge. We provide specialist training to our staff to equip them for their role.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for 18 months.

Role responsibilities

As a Technology Director, you will:

• Lead a team of technology specialists.
• Seek out and implement continuous improvement, champion the adoption of good practices and ensure appropriate alignment to preferred patterns and architecture.
• Be accountable for maintaining a high standard in technical outcomes and advice.
• Drive the delivery of outcomes by collaborating and communicating with relevant stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally, including with international counterparts.
• Manage all aspects of resources under your responsibility including budgeting, licensing, procurement and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and work health and safety requirements, and actively implement, monitor, and recommend amendments to supporting policies and procedures as necessary.
• Provide mentoring and support for the staff within your team.

What you will bring

We invite applications from people with the following attributes:

• Ability to lead and manage a technical capability or service delivery team.
• Experience with engineering and operational practices and processes which enable incremental improvement, frequent delivery and constant feedback loops.
• Experience managing multiple streams of work, competing priorities and budget and resource capacity/constraints in accordance with organisational requirements, ideally within a security environment.
• Ability to develop an understanding of the legal framework that governs ASIO operations, the security culture and rigour required.
• Ability to work closely with stakeholders, including external partners and industry.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant STEM subject, including but not limited to Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security or Engineering.
• 5+ years prior experience in similar roles within the National Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement or Defence is desirable but not essential.

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

• A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
• Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%.
• A variety of leave options, in addition to the standard 4 weeks annual leave to ensure your work-life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements to assist you to maintain your work-life balance. (Please note: due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally not available.)
• Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
• Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role, you must be:

• An Australian citizen.
• Assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome and value applications from all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, age or disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable adjustments

ASIO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for candidates to participate within all stages of the selection process. These opportunities may include reasonable adjustment to assessment methodologies to enable full participation. Please let us know if you require any additional assistance or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne. Applicants would be required to relocate to one of these locations if successful. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants where required.

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above location before applying.

How to apply

Click on ‘Apply online' to commence your application. Your application must be complete and include the following:

• Your clear preference on the technology leadership role you wish to be considered for.
• A written pitch of up to 750 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
• A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of your role, as well as any academic qualifications or relevant training you may have undertaken.
• Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

Before applying you should familiarise yourself with the ASIO People Capability Framework and Core Capability Guide, both available on the ASIO website. To increase your chances of success, tailor your application responses to align with the relevant capabilities and levels outlined in these frameworks.

ASIO holds all employment applications in the strictest of confidence. It is essential that you do the same. Please do not discuss your application with others as doing so may adversely affect your potential employment.

Closing date and time

Monday 14 April 2025 at 5:00pm AEST.
No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

Employment conditions

Employment is under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979. Conditions of service are similar to those applying in the Australian Public Service. We recognise entitlements accrued under the Public Service Act 1999 and provide for continuation of superannuation under the Commonwealth schemes. Salary packaging arrangements are also available.

Australian Workplace Equality Index

In 2024, ASIO achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status.

The ASIO Diversity and Inclusion Strategy reflects ASIO's commitment and recognises the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive organisation. For further information about ASIO's Diversity and Inclusion networks, please visit: www.asio.gov.au/about/diversity-and-inclusion.

Enquiries

If you require further information after reading the selection documentation, please contact ASIO Recruitment at [email protected] or phone 02 6263 7888.

More information

For more information about ASIO, please visit: www.asio.gov.au.