The Role

ASD6 Administration Officers play a vital role in leading others and delivering operational and business outcomes for ASD. They may contribute to the management of programs, projects and policy development. Accountable for the achievement of work outcomes, an ASD6 works independently, using judgement and initiative to provide detailed administration and professional advice.

The ASD6 Administration Officer sets work priorities, manages workflows and builds team capability through coaching, feedback and developing the quality of work undertaken by others within a work unit. They may exercise people and financial responsibilities.

Managing a considerable level of stakeholder engagement to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs is a requirement of this role. There are also accountabilities for contributing towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development.

Some of the work you may be responsible for includes:

• Allocating work, resources and tasking including setting team priorities, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes
• Ensuring completion of individual and team tasking within agreed timeframes and to the expected standards
• Sharing expertise to guide and mentor less experienced staff
• Provide detailed administration and professional advice for procedural, operational, administrative and business support activities
• Engage and negotiate with stakeholders on complex issues to achieve outcomes
• Work collaboratively, build and sustain effective relationships and provide constructive feedback
• Identify and resolve problems, implementing alternatives as necessary
• Research, develop and implement procedural, operational, administrative and business support documentation

About our Team

ASD is recruiting for candidates with skills in administration to fill vacancies at the ASD6 level. We are looking for talented people who are capable, dedicated, adaptable and resilient to bring their expertise to aid ASD in achieving our strategic, technical and operational objectives.

We are looking for experience in areas such as:

• administration and business support
• contracts, finance and procurement
• human resources
• stakeholder and relationship management

ASD employees engage in a range of interesting and dynamic roles providing administrative, advisory and strategic support to ASD. Working in ASD offers a unique opportunity to see how your work contributes to positive outcomes for ASD and the National Intelligence Community. If you think you have what it takes to work with a leading government agency, we welcome your application.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, interests and experience, who are customer-focused and results-driven. We value diverse experience and backgrounds, and will provide successful applicants with on the job and formal training.

As the ideal candidate, you will:

• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Have the ability to develop good working relationships internally and externally
• Exercise sound judgement, discretion, and integrity including the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Have attention to detail, who takes responsibility for accurate completion of work
• Understand and analyse data, contributing to organisational strategy
• Possess strong organisation skills with the ability to plan, adapt, respond and manage your workload in a fast-paced environment
• Resolve issues as they arise and seek guidance when required
• Demonstrated ability to apply legislation and policy to operational and governmental compliance contexts would be highly regarded

ASD is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies. In line with the Australian Public Service Commissioner’s Direction 2022, upon completion of the recruitment activity, the merit pool will be available to locations across Australia.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 7 September, 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASD/06979/25 on Careers | Australian Signals Directorate.