The Role

The role will work across the Australian Signals Directorate – specifically with ASD’s Access Foundations and Strategy and Governance Branches – to support the development of ASD’s space-related contributions under REDSPICE and deliver against Australian and partner priorities for space.

It will also work closely with ASD’s footprint at JDFPG in Alice Springs, and be required to work from JDFPG on a semi-regular basis to build knowledge and enhance partnerships. The position will focus on the following core duties:

• Lead and represent Technical Intelligence Branch in the Space Domain, including the delivery of strategic level advice and coordination across ASD and other domestic and international stakeholders in support of ADGTI and First Assistant Director-General Expeditionary Transnational Intelligence (FADGETI).
• Support Senior Leadership and their teams in the development and execution of space related activities and initiatives, including those in REDSPICE.
• Strengthen relationships across ASD, the Defence Portfolio, whole of Government partners and Defence agencies in the Space Domain, with a focus on building capability, supporting strategic program outcomes and protecting ASD and partner equities.

Note: This is a Monday to Friday day position (not shift work).

Further Information can be found at: I'm changing my career | Australian Signals Directorate.

About our Team

Technical Intelligence Branch within the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) provides support and leads engagement in support of ASD’s Assistant Director-General Technical Intelligence (ADGTI), who is ASD’s Operational Space Domain lead. The branch works across multiple ASD teams, and plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining relationships with the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap (JDFPG), and various US counterpart Intelligence Communities. The branch also oversees ADGTI’s engagements with Australian counterparts on Space Domain issues, including Defence Space Command and Joint Capability Group.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our Ideal Candidate can have industry experience, formal training or a particular expertise suited to the position.

Ideally, you will:

• Demonstrate experience in signals intelligence and an ability to learn and integrate new concepts and information rapidly. Experience in space domain and/or military operations is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Shape strategic thinking, with an emphasis on judgement, intelligence and common sense.
• Achieve results, with an emphasis on marshalling professional expertise and delivering on promised outcomes.
• Cultivate highly productive working relationships, with an emphasis on facilitating cooperation and partnerships.
• Communicate with influence, with an emphasis on negotiating persuasively and writing/briefing clearly.
• Exemplify personal drive and integrity.
• Work unilaterally if required.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 29 June, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/03215/25 on Careers | Australian Signals Directorate.