Ae5-ae6 Strategic Industry Partnerships Support

**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 is looking to fill positions within the Strategic Industry Partnerships (SIP) Team at the Support Officer AE5 and Project Officer AE6 levels. ASIO's SIP team works with strategic industry entities to deliver capability and capacity that supports ASIO's technology needs. The team has a key role in supporting the relationships between ASIO and key Strategic Industry Partners to support the procurement of technological solutions to achieve ASIO's objectives. SIP Support and Project Officers employ a range of skills, including strategic thinking, negotiation, decision making, risk management, stakeholder engagement, regulatory awareness, and conflict resolution to ensure good relationship management in accord with partnership principles.

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 SIP Project Officer/Support Officer in ASIO, you will:

- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, event coordination, preparing documents, coordinative advice, tracking progress and identifying risks.
- Assist with the preparation and review of written material including Governance and KPI reports, statements and contracts.
- Assist Partner Managers with the engagement of industry partners and internal teams.
- Work collaboratively by building effective relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate correspondence and maintain communication lines with stakeholders.
- Assist with the preparation and administration of industry contract management tools, processes, forms, templates and policies.
- Promote and implement ASIO Values and business partnering culture.
- Undertake other duties as directed.

**What you will bring**
- Knowledge and experience in business development, partnerships, industry or contract management.
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- The ability to influence, communicate and resolve conflicts effectively with stakeholders and internal teams.
- Knowledge of procurement and/or contract management frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- A high degree of self-motivation with strong attention to detail and a desire to excel.
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment and autonomously.
- The ability to learn quickly, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.

**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 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.
- Mentoring opportunities.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for the above roles, 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.

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**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 800 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**

**28th October 2024, 17:00pm AEDT**

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