Salary

$215,202 (including service allowance) plus 15.4 per cent superannuation.

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 the position of Executive Director, Technology (Infrastructure Solutions). Suitable candidates may be merit listed for additional similar roles where vacancies become available.

The technology portfolio covers enterprise technology solutions such as business management, technology enablement, engineering and security. The portfolio also supports intelligence investigations and operations, such as lawful access, intelligence collection and analytics.

The Executive Director, Technology (Infrastructure Solutions) is responsible for coordinating and enabling ASIO’s operations by providing secure and reliable ICT infrastructure and digital workspaces. The role involves responsibility for networking, communications, storage, compute and digital workspace solutions spanning both on-premise, mobile and in-cloud platforms. The successful applicant will ensure the integrity and availability of critical capability, communications and data through the implementation of robust business continuity processes.

Using a Product Operating Model, your leadership will contribute to an ASIO that's empowered through agile, innovative and secure technology solutions that enable our people to stay ahead of emerging threats and keep pace with a rapidly changing security environment.

As part of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with ASIO’s Senior Executive Service, external partners and stakeholders to enable and inspire teams to deliver outcomes that contribute to Australia’s national security, while championing ASIO’s values. You will take responsibility for leadership and delivery of programs of priority technology capability uplift.

Role responsibilities

As an Executive Director reporting to an SES officer, without direct staff management responsibilities, you will:

provide impartial advice, apply exceptional judgement and demonstrate critical thinking and logical reasoning, and build these capabilities in teams;

exercise judgement to deliver enterprise outcomes in a complex and fast-paced environment;

drive national coordination, alignment and prioritisation for your function, engaging with stakeholders internally and externally to determine requirements and evaluate outcomes;

prioritise, program manage and coordinate implementation of strategic initiatives and reforms, strengthening business processes and capabilities to enhance effect and uplift capability; and

demonstrate and promote ASIO’s Leadership Behaviours.

What you will bring

We invite applications from candidates with the following attributes:

demonstrated ability to implement significant change programs for capability uplift, responding flexibly to changing circumstances and adapting plans to achieve results;

demonstrated track record of strategically leading the delivery of technology capability or services in a complex and challenging technical environment;

exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a strong eye for detail and the ability to simplify complex issues and shape strategic thinking;

highly developed interpersonal, liaison and partnership skills with the demonstrated ability to cultivate productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

identify and oversee opportunities for improvement in the delivery of branch and divisional services, and act as an escalation point for any service delivery issues; and

maintain, develop and facilitate program and project governance including coordination of teams, capability plans and alignment with ASIO’s strategic priorities.

The successful applicant should possess the following:

Tertiary qualified in relevant field of study (e.g. science, ICT, engineering, mathematics, business, management), or equivalent work experience.

Desirable:

Relevant field specific certifications (e.g. management, technology, project management, program management etc.).

What we offer you

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

A competitive salary, including a 7.5 per cent allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.

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 not available).

Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.

Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.

Mentoring opportunities.

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

Please advise us if you require any additional assistance in order to fully participate in the recruitment process or the workplace.

Location

These positions are located in Canberra, ACT and applicants must be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is provided to successful candidates where ASIO requires you to relocate.

How to apply

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

A written pitch of up to 750 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.

A current CV, no more than 2-3 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

Closing date and time

21 April 2025 at 5:00pm AEST

No extensions will be granted and late applications will not be accepted.

The Recruitment Selection Process – what to expect

We thank all applicants for their interest in applying. Please be advised that our selection process is rigorous and extensive.

All employment decisions and selection processes at ASIO are based on merit principles and candidates must be prepared to undergo various selection stages. The stages themselves may include; application submission, eligibility checks, online testing, skills-based assessment and panel discussion.

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.

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.

We ask all applicants for their patience throughout the process. Once complete, we will notify unsuccessful candidates but will not provide feedback on any aspect of the selection process.

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.

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.