Ae4 Vetting Administrator, Vetting Authority

**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**

The newly established TOP SECRET-Privileged Access (TS-PA) Vetting Authority will centralise Australia's highest-level security clearance functions within ASIO over the coming years. Successful applicants will play an instrumental role in building this new capability, which was established at the forefront of efforts to protect Australia from the threat of espionage and foreign interference.

This is an exciting time to join this new area as we scale our vetting capability with multiple new AE4 Vetting Administrator (APS4 equivalent) positions.

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, bringing transferrable skills from professions such as (though not limited to):

- HR & Procurement.
- Defence / Government / Policy.
- Psychology & Counselling.
- Office Management or Business Administration.
- Consulting or Contracting.

A merit pool may be created to fill future vacancies which have the same or similar requirements to this position. This merit pool will be valid for up to 18 months.

**Role responsibilities**

As a Vetting Administrator you will:

- Work in a team environment to support vetting activities.
- Undertake data entry, perform general administrative duties, and respond to general queries.
- Support the vetting assessment process with discretion and in accordance with policy and legal requirements.

**What you will bring**
- Curiosity, empathy and resilience.
- Understanding and sensitivity of the customs, practices, cultures and beliefs of others, and are comfortable discussing sensitive and personal information.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- The ability to form and maintain strong working relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Have a natural talent for strategic thinking and solving problems.
- Strong written communication skills.

**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. Please note that due to our unique working environment, work from home options are generally 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.

**Reasonable adjustments**

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

We will seek to provide any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment and vetting process where possible and when required. We encourage you to contact ASIO Recruitment to discuss any specific adjustments to the process you may need.

**Location**

These positions are located in Canberra and applicants must be willing to relocate. Assistance is provided to successful applicants where ASIO requires you to relocate.

We advertise positions nationally to give everybody the opportunity to apply. Due to this, some external advertising platforms may display other capital cities. Please refer to the above location before applying.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 500 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements.
- A current CV, no more than 2 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**

**Monday 22 September 2025 at 5:00pm AEST.**

**The Recruitment Selection Process - what to expect**

**Employment conditions**

**Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI)**

In 2024, ASIO achieved the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold Standard, recognising ASIO's inclusion work and positive culture. ASIO was one of only 7 public sector employers, and the first Australian intelligence agency, to achieve this status. ASIO has proudly