Chief of Staff, Office of The Director-general Ses Band 1

CHIEF OF STAFF

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL

Senior Executive Service Band 1

ASIS is Australia’s overseas secret intelligence collection agency. Its mission is to protect and promote

Australia’s vital interests through the provision of intelligence services as directed by the Government. Its

work can involve collecting intelligence relating to national security, international relations and economic

issues. It also contributes to Australia’s coordinated national efforts against terrorism, proliferation of

weapons of mass destruction, and trans-national issues such as people smuggling.

ASIS is a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are empowered through authenticity and a

sense of belonging to achieve their potential and contribute to a shared purpose and mission. We seek to

peoples, women, people with a disability, neurodiverse, people from culturally and linguistically diverse

backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQA+.

**ROLE**

The Chief of Staff, Office of the Director-General (DG), is a trusted strategic advisor to the DG on a wide

range of matters. The successful applicant will lead the day-to-day operations of the Office of the DG, and

act as a critical conduit across the Agency and external stakeholders.

The role is complex and involves a broad range of responsibilities, including, alongside the Departmental

Liaison Officer, being a key point of contact for the Minister’s Office on behalf of the DG and ensuring a

productive and proactive relationship with the Minister’s Office.

The Chief of Staff reports directly to the DG, plays an integral role in managing the day-to-day running of

the Office of the DG and supports the delivery of key initiatives aimed at meeting the DG’s strategic intent

and vision for ASIS. The Chief of Staff is also responsible for coordination with Offices of the Deputy

Directors’ General (DDG), providing guidance and support for the smooth operation of the Offices

supporting the DG and DDGs.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS**

The following is an overview of key responsibilities and tasks:
Act as a strategic and trusted advisor, providing high-quality advice to the DG and the DDGs;
Exercise strategic thinking, including the ability to anticipate change and opportunities;
Build and maintain high quality relationships with the Foreign Minister’s Office, the Offices of the

Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other relevant government

departmental heads, Offices of Heads of Agency within the National Intelligence Community and

other partners;
Work in close collaboration with the Agency’s senior executive, and other internal and external

stakeholders to support the DG’s strategic intent and vision for ASIS;
Ensure effective workflow through the Office of the DG and DDGs;
Coordinate communication priorities and public-facing engagements, including assisting to

identify opportunities to deliver key messages to stakeholders and assisting in developing

speeches for external audiences;
Demonstrate the highest level of discretion, flexibility, confidentiality, excellent judgement, self
- awareness and emotional intelligence; and

Lead the Executive Officer network across the offices of the DG and DDGs to enhance cross
- collaboration, information sharing and creating/promoting a positive workplace culture.

**EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:
Significant experience in senior management roles with a proven track record for delivering high
- quality outcomes at both strategic and tactical service delivery levels;
Demonstrated understanding of ASIS’s contribution to the national security architecture;
Leadership experience in other corporate or operational areas;
Comprehensive experience in leading and managing complex work programs; and

Superior leadership ability in building capability and developing people.

**CAPABILITIES**

be assessed on their ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned to the capabilities for the position.

**Shapes Strategic Direction**

Inspires a sense of purpose and direction;
Focuses strategically;
Harnesses information and opportunities; and
Shows judgment, intelligence and common sense.

**Achieves Results**

Builds organisational capability and responsiveness;
Marshals professional expertise;
Steers and implements change and deals with uncertainty; and
Ensures closure and delivers on intended results.

**Cultivates Productive Working Relationships**

Nurtures internal and external relationships;
Facilitates co-operation and partnerships;
Values individual differences and diversity; and
Guides, mentors and develops people.

**Exemplifies Personal Drive and Integrity**

Demonstrates public service professionalism and probity;
Engages with risk and shows personal courage;
Commits to action;
Displays resilience; and
Demonstrates self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.

**Com