Deputy Director-general, Intelligence Service

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.

**Deputy Director-General, Intelligence Service Delivery**

Deputy Director-General Intelligence Service Delivery works closely with the Director-General, ASIO Senior Executive, National Intelligence Community (NIC) and broader Australian Government as well as international and industry partners to deliver outcomes and champion the Organisational practices and values.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

- Leading the shaping and delivery of analysis, assessment and operational activities relating to ASIO's functions, including but not limited to counter terrorism, counter espionage and foreign interference.
- Delivering relevant and timely intelligence advice and assurance to stakeholders to support and enable their decision-making.
- Driving capability uplift for the Organisation's intelligence professionals including anticipating and responding to an intelligence operational model in an environment of increasing technology threats and opportunity.
- Instilling robust processes and fostering a risk-based culture to embed legislation and policy compliance and acting with propriety across all intelligence activities.
- Building and consolidating productive and trusting relationships across the NIC and international intelligence community.
- Working as part of the Executive to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Organisation.

**Key attributes**
- Demonstrated experience in successfully leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality outcomes in an Intelligence environment.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships across national and international senior stakeholders, and unify varying positions under a single strategic direction.
- Exceptional communication skills to drive your team and engage with stakeholders to deliver enterprise-critical outcomes.
- Proven ability to prioritise and continuously adapt to deliver results in a dynamic, high-pressure and challenging environment.
- Knowledge of, or a demonstrated proficiency in Australian Government Budget and Cabinet processes.
- Ability to lead and uplift capability.
- Understanding of the legal frameworks relevant to working in Government and the National Intelligence Community.

**Benefits**

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 security clearance at the highest level.
- Employer superannuation contributions of 15.4 per cent.
- A variety of leave options, including four weeks annual leave.
- Flexible working hours/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).
- Seven staff-led diversity and inclusion networks.
- Study assistance, including financial support and study leave for tertiary education.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Remuneration and position details**

An attractive executive salary plus vehicle allowance and superannuation will be available to the successful applicants.

**Eligibility**

To be eligible for a role, you must:

- Be an Australian citizen.
- Be assessed as suitable to hold and maintain a Top Secret security clearance at the highest level.

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

**Closing date and time**

Sunday 30 April, 5:00 pm AEST.

**Location**

This position is based in Canberra.

**How to apply**
- A succinct statement of claims up to 1,000 words against the selection criteria, using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements for the SES Band 3 (Deputy Director-General) level in ASIO.
- An up-to-date CV.

**Selection criteria**
- Strategic Thinking.
- Achieving Results.
- Productive Working Relationships.
- Personal Drive and Integrity.
- Communication with Influence.
- Demonstrated skills and experience.

**Employment conditions**

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