Ae2 Security Assistant

**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**

ASIO Security Assistants ensure services and maintenance can be delivered whilst a secure environment is maintained.

Security Assistant positions are casual, providing the flexibility to work day, evening and weekend shifts. This casual role has an additional 25 per cent loading on top of your wage.

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 Security Assistant in ASIO, you will:
Maintain professional and secure office environments while overseeing maintenance activities.

Manage contractors and tradespeople, including safe and secure entry and exit processes, to ensure the secure delivery of services throughout ASIO facilities.

Maintain line of sight of contractors at all times.

Report any unsafe work practices and suspicious behaviours or activities.

Complete or support minor administrative and maintenance tasks as directed, consistent with the AE2 classification.

**What you will bring**
- The ability to be actively engaged as part of a high functioning team.
- The ability to interact and engage with a range of client and work areas.
- Strong oral communication skills and the ability to communicate with both technical and managerial audience.
- A desire to deliver excellent customer service with a high level of satisfaction and attention to detail.
- The ability to deliver services while maintaining composure and resilience.
- There are no formal qualifications required for this position. Training will be provided on all aspects of the role.

**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.
- For casual employees, casual loading of 25 per cent in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009, in lieu of paid leave.
- 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 generally not available).
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- 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.

**Location**

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 200 words (two paragraphs) 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 14 October 2024, 17:00pm AEDT

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