Aee1 - Technology 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 seeking to fill technology leadership positions across a range of teams, responsible for either:

- Developing highly specialised intelligence collection technology capabilities;

or
- Oversight of the delivery and operational effectiveness of technical collection operations.

We value life and practical skills and experiences just as highly as formal qualifications and likewise value both breadth and depth of technical knowledge. We provide specialist training to our staff to equip them for their role.

The successful applicant will either:

- Lead a team and/or provide technical expertise to develop the capabilities that enable technical collection operations, including integration, development and testing using a range of technologies; or
- Lead a team and provide oversight, review and approval of activities relevant to the Directorate, for the delivery of technical operations.

They will also:

- Build and lead partnerships across Government and industry to develop and enhance ASIO's technical capabilities.
- Coordinate staffing, capability and training requirements and maintain oversight of directorate operational, performance, budgetary and other reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and work health and safety requirements, and actively implement, monitor, and recommend amendments to supporting policies and procedures as necessary.
- Provide mentoring and support for the staff within their team.

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.

**What you will bring**
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork, attention to detail and a growth mindset.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain strong productive working relationships at all levels.
- Well organised and motivated, with a demonstrated ability to think critically and problem solve when working in high tempo environments.
- A willingness to leave your comfort zone, learn from others and contribute through your own unique strengths.

Mandatory experience:

- Minimum 3 years' experience in managing a technical team with a comparative function (either inside ASIO or in a private organisation).
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a technical operations and/or capability development environment or function.
- Minimum 3 years' experience within the intelligence, defence or law enforcement community.

Desirable qualifications or experience:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field of study (e.g. Science, ICT, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Management).
- Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. electrical, telecommunications).
- Relevant field-specific certifications (e.g. networks, radio frequency).
- Experience managing budgets and cost centres.

**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.
- 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**

These positions are located in **Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth**. Applicants would be required to relocate to one of these locations if successful. Relocation assistance is provided to successful applicants where required.

We advertise positions nationally to reach the broadest audience. Please refer to the above locations before applying.

**How to apply**
- A written pitch of up to 750 words using examples to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
- A current CV, no more than 2 pages in length, outlining your employment history, the dates and a brief description of y