Risk Management and Policy Professionals Level 6 - Executive Level 1
Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Posted 23 hours ago
The Role
Risk Management Professionals L6 – EL1
Risk Management Professionals define and develop enterprise level policies and frameworks to identify, control, monitor and report on ASIS's risk exposure across the Service at the enterprise and functional level. Risk Management Professionals provide an enterprise view of ASIS's risks, enabling coordinated risk mitigation and a centralised evaluation of risk control effectiveness.
Policy Officer Professionals L6 – EL1
Policy Officer Professionals drive strategic policy development and implementation that supports and aligns with the unique mission of ASIS. Policy Officer Professionals provide high quality strategic advice that is timely, accurate and persuasive, and is underpinned by analysis, stakeholder consultation and awareness of important policy developments across government and internationally. The Officers ensure that policy enhances the Service’s ability to undertake its activities.
Role responsibilities
Under limited/broad direction, Risk Management and Policy Professionals will be responsible for the following key duties:
RISK MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS
Planning and Coordination
• Plan, design, implement and maintain risk management frameworks and policies across ASIS - for both enterprise risks and functional risks.
• Adapt risk management frameworks and policies as required, ensuring they remain relevant and responsive to evolving requirements.
• Coordinate consistent risk identification, assessment, recording, controls and reporting at an enterprise level.
• Identify, analyse, control and report on enterprise risks (financial, security and counter intelligence, intelligence edge, people and culture, technology and license to operate).
Reporting
• Obtain regular updates from risk owners on enterprise risks and associated controls.
• Conduct periodic assessments of control impact.
• Formulate periodic assessments of cumulative and combined risk at an enterprise level.
• Provide periodic and exception reporting to risk owners, relevant seniors and governance bodies on enterprise risk status.
Guidance and Advice
• Provide advice and support on risk management matters and practices, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.
• Conduct training and provide updates on risk management practices and expectations.
POLICY OFFICER PROFESSIONALS
Policy Research & Analysis
• Conduct research and analysis to support policy development and implementation on a range of ASIS activities.
• Identify policy issues relevant to ASIS's intelligence and security functions.
• Develop evidence-based rationale to support policy changes that align with national security priorities
Policy Development & Drafting
• Develop and draft strategic policy documents that support the Service’s mission.
• Contribute to the development and finalisation of policy documents, ensuring they align with relevant legislation, national security objectives, and ASIS's operational requirements.
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholder consultation, including input from intelligence and security specialists, into policy instruments and solutions
Advice & Support
• Provide high quality, timely, accurate, and persuasive advice on policy matters, with a focus on supporting the Service’s mission.
• Conduct research and analysis to support advice, ensuring it aligns with government requirements and priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of policy advice and decisions, adhering to relevant security protocols and ensuring the protection of sensitive information.
Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies that impact the Service’s mission.
• Contribute to the development of supporting infrastructure and processes for policy implementation.
• Monitor policy performance indicators, ensuring they align with ASIS's strategic goals and making recommendations for ongoing improvement.
In addition to the above, Risk Management and Policy Professionals at Executive Level 1 are also expected to:
• Lead a team and identify learning and growth opportunities.
• Set tasks that align with the strategic objectives of the organisation.
• Negotiate confidently and persuasively.
• Exemplify resilience and inspire a positive team culture.
Core skills
We encourage applicants with the following skills and attributes to apply:
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong and productive working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, critical thinking and innovative problem-solving in a complex and changing environment.
• Ability to deliver training, guidance and support to areas across the Service.
• Ability to deliver frank and fearless advice and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability in applying legislation, policy and procedural framework to support sound decision making.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, specifically when developing policy, submissions and briefings.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
Experience requirements
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
• Experience in risk management and/or policy.
• Experience in strategic thinking and development, including a background in strategic policy, or related area.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a role you must:
• Be an Australian citizen
• Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance
• For more information on eligibility please see the Protective Security Policy Framework which is publicly accessible at protectivesecurity.gov.au, section 12 provides information on Eligibility and suitability
About Australian Secret Intelligence Service
ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by Government.
Overview
ASIS's primary goal is to obtain and distribute secret intelligence about the capabilities, intentions and activities of individuals or organisations outside Australia, which may impact on Australia's interests and the well-being of its citizens.
Street Scene
ASIS functions
Our functions, as set out in the Intelligence Services Act 2001
, are to:
• collect foreign intelligence, not available by other means, which may impact on Australia's interests;
•distribute that intelligence to the Government, including key policy departments and agencies;
•undertake counter-intelligence activities which protect Australia's interests and initiatives; and,
•engage other intelligence and security services overseas in Australia's national interests.
Mission and Values
The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia's overseas secret HUMINT (human intelligence) collection agency. Our mission is to protect and promote Australia's vital interests through the provision of unique foreign intelligence services as directed by the Australian Government.
Street Scene
ASIS has a distinctive culture and esprit de corps and we embrace the Australian Public Service (APS) Values
, together with a number of ASIS-specific values. In ASIS, we value diversity, embrace change and encourage new and innovative ideas. We have a strong sense of national pride and loyalty to the Service and to each other.
Our core values are:
Excellence in Service
•We strive for excellence in all that we do.
•We are responsive and dedicated to achieving results that make a difference to Australia and its people.
•We believe that the principles of security are fundamental to everything we do.
•We are proud of our achievements.
Innovation
•We embrace diversity and use it to champion new ideas.
•We are forward thinkers, optimistic about the future and undaunted by change.
•Whatever the problem or issue, we will find a solution.
•We believe in the application of intelligence and reason to improve the way we do our work.
Trust and Responsibility
•We are committed to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our customers, intelligence partners and liaisons.
•We rely on our colleagues and build trust by listening, following through and keeping our word.
•We preserve trust with our sources.
•We abide by Australian law and community standards and are accountable for our actions.
Courage, Unity and Loyalty
•We show moral and personal courage in dangerous and difficult situations.
•We work as a team and share purpose, risk, responsibility and success.
•We are loyal and committed to the Service and our mission.
•We honour and value our colleagues and treat one another as equals.
•We stand together as one in the service of our country.
ASIS also has a comprehensive Code of Conduct which reflects the provisions of the Australian Public Service Code of Conduct, while also extending to cover ASIS specific requirements.
Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.