Ae5 Team Member

**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 for team members to fill various positions in the 24/7 Intelligence Response Centre (IRC) at the AE5 (APS5) level to support our mission. To be successful in our mission, we need people who are highly capable, dedicated, adaptable, and resilient. The IRC is responsible for monitoring, alerting, and reporting on domestic and international security-related incidents during ASIO's out-of-hours operations. As an IRC officer, you will strive to achieve best practice in assessing and responding to national security incidents and threats in support of ASIO's mission - protecting Australia and Australians from threats to their security.

This role requires officers to undertake shift work. Arrangements cover a mix of day, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts. Shift rosters are either 4 shifts on and 4 days off, or 5 shifts on and 5 days off. Shifts are 12 hours in duration. Shift work positions attract a shift penalty of 38. 95 per cent, with rosters providing a regular pattern of work that allows officers to balance their work with other priorities.

**Role responsibilities**

As an AE5 IRC officer, your role will include:

- Supporting ASIO's operational activity outside business hours.
- Triaging and assessing time sensitive lead information from multiple sources.
- Responding to time critical threats and security incidents as they arise.
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Delivering high quality intelligence outcomes to internal and external clients.
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with external partners.
- Managing a number of other investigative and analytical duties.

**What you will bring**
- The ability to manage competing priorities and progress assigned work both individually and as part of a team.
- Commitment to achieving high quality outcomes in a high-volume, dynamic and high tempo environment.
- The ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Good judgement and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to learn and build proficiency across different IT systems and software platforms.
- Analytical, research and liaison skills are desirable, however training will be provided.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff, including:

- A competitive salary, including a Weighted Average Shift Penalty for shift workers of 38.95 per cent.
- A 7.5 per cent service allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
- A variety of leave options, including 5 weeks annual leave for shift workers.
- Access to 7 staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- 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**

**Location**

This position is 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.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 2 pages 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.
- Details of 2 referees, which must include a current or previous manager.

**Closing date and time**

**Monday 29 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.**

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

**Employment conditions**

**Australian Workplace Equality Index**

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 retained AWEI Gold Standard in 2025.

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