Aee1 - Aee2 Strategic Industry Partnerships Managers

**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 Assistant Director AEE1 and Director AEE2 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 Managers 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 Manager in ASIO, you will:

- Represent ASIO and provide high-level advice on Industry engagement at various internal and government forums.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for industry partnerships aligned with ASIO's overall goals and objectives.
- Maintain and enhance existing industry partnerships and internal teams.
- Identify and develop new strategic partnerships, internal/external stakeholder networks and business opportunities.
- Preparing a range of written material including reports, contracts, problem statements and other documentation.
- Identify and mitigate risks and ensure compliance with ASIO's policies and frameworks.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, support and development opportunities.
- Lead by example by promoting and implementing ASIO's Values and business partnering culture.
- Undertake other duties as directed.

**What you will bring**
- Experience in business development, partnerships, industry or contract management.
- The ability to negotiate and execute contracts and knowledge of procurement and/or contract management frameworks.
- The ability to manage workloads and priorities to meet organisational objectives.
- The ability to exercise sound and independent judgement.
- Strong communication, networking, representational 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.
- The ability to prepare high quality written work aligned with business objectives and regulation, including policy and management frameworks.
- High level strategic and analytical skills.
- The ability to prioritise and remain flexible and adaptive in a high-volume and fast paced environment.
- The ability to lead and develop a team.
- A strong client service focus with the ability to adapt to varying client requirements.

**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.

**Location**

**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