Aee1 - Assistant Director Enterprise Networks

**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 seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Director to join the Network Services Directorate leadership team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for leading and enabling a team of technical officers in the development and sustainment of mission-critical technical capabilities across Enterprise Networking and Unified Communications. This role is critical in delivering on strategic initiatives, supporting the deployment of next-generation networking capabilities and positioning the organisation to meet future requirements.

You'll be part of a dynamic team where creativity, experimentation, and innovation are encouraged. Our collaborative culture fosters a sense of community among technologists, where you'll have the opportunity to share ideas, develop new skills, and continuously learn from your peers.

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.

This role may attract an additional technical skills allowance of up to 10% of base salary.

**Role responsibilities**
- Leadership and Team Management: Provide leadership and support to technical officers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Coordinate the delivery of Network Services projects in partnership with the Directorate's senior officers.
- Project Management: Identify, manage, and coordinate work packages on a day-to-day basis, allocating technical resources to meet business needs in a timely manner.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with all levels across the Organisation, the National Intelligence Community, and international partners to deliver strategically important projects.
- Procurement and Contract Management: Provide support to the Directorate's procurement and contract management activities through engagement with internal stakeholders and industry partners.
- Project Planning and Development: Contribute to the development of project submissions, including planning resources, schedules, and budgets.

**What you will bring**
- Experience in leading and managing ICT teams and the coordination and prioritisation of effort to achieve mission critical outcomes.
- Good knowledge of and experience in Australian Government procurement, budgeting and contract management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with a collaborative and supportive mindset.
- Strong interpersonal and liaison skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Organisation.
- Effective and flexible work prioritisation skills, including the ability to maintain a forward work program and coordinate multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in information technology, computer science or related disciplines are advantageous.

A background in Networking is not an essential requirement for this role as you will be supported by highly experienced and knowledgeable officers, however an ICT background and relevant tertiary qualifications in information technology, business administration or related disciplines would be advantageous.

**What we offer you**

ASIO provides a number of benefits to its staff including:

- A competitive salary, including a 7.5% allowance for maintaining a TOP SECRET-Privileged Access security clearance.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4%
- 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 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.