Intelligence Development Program 2026 and 2027

**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.

**The Opportunity**

As an intelligence professional, you will have a diverse and rewarding career and make a difference every day. You will embrace the complexity within the security environment and confront the challenges, driving investigative outcomes that make real world change. With your team, you will collect information and use your critical thinking and communication skills to connect the dots - to stop terrorists and catch spies.

Your role will place you at the centre of the intelligence cycle - you will:

- Assess and validate incoming information.
- Direct investigative action to mitigate emerging threats.
- Play a critical role in delivering accurate, relevant, and timely intelligence to support informed decision-making.

Find out more about working at ASIO.

**Opportunities for licenced ASIO Intelligence Analysts**

Once you have obtained an Intelligence Analyst licence, there are multiple opportunities to specialise or to further develop your skills. Intelligence professionals in ASIO regularly move positions, meaning you can have many jobs within the one organisation - you'll never be bored and your skillset will only grow.

Following the 12-month training, you may be placed in:

- Discovery. Finding the crucial piece of intelligence in a large dataset, discovering the ‘unknown unknows'.
- Investigations. Taking one piece of security intelligence and finding how it fits into the big picture, to uncover the individuals seeking to harm Australia.
- Targeting analysis. Employing specialized analytical tradecraft to identify, develop, and enhance operational opportunities and outcomes.
- Threat analysis. Using a range of information sources to build thematic expertise and develop an understanding of threats to Australia and Australians.

Intelligence Officers meet with members of different communities to help mitigate security threats, while also building ongoing confidential relationships with people to collect information to assist ASIO to achieve its mission. As an Intelligence Officer you will be trained in human intelligence (HUMINT) skills, equipping you to collect privileged information from valued human sources to inform security intelligence requirements.

It takes a team with a mix of skills to collect the dots and connect the dots. No matter what role you are in, you will contribute to our mission and our success. A multitude of careers in ASIO are unlocked via an Intelligence Analyst licence, allowing you to find your fit.

**What you will bring**
- An interest in national security.
- Exceptional judgement and the ability to provide impartial advice.
- The ability to gather, research and analyse information to prepare written and oral briefings.
- Critical thinking, complex problem solving and logical reasoning.
- The ability to operate independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to demonstrate personal and professional resilience and adaptability.
- High-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to build productive relationships across ASIO and with partners.
- The motivation and aptitude to undertake a comprehensive 12-month development program.
- A diverse range of skills, qualifications and life experience.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- Significant training and development as part of a 12-month development program.
- 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. During the program, part-time working arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis and may require extension of the program in order to be accommodated).
- 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.
- Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.

**Reasonable adjustments**

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**How to apply**